Bari Weiss Set for Top Role at CBS News as Paramount Closes in on Free Press Acquisition

Paramount is on the verge of acquiring Bari Weiss' right-leaning Free Press news organization, with Weiss set for a top role in running CBS News, TheWrap has learned. The deal, which is being finalized by Paramount's lawyers and was first reported by Puck on Wednesday, sets CBS News on a course for a more conservative approach in line with CEO David Ellison's vision. TheWrap's reporting suggests it's likely that Weiss will run CBS News. Weiss, who founded Free Press in 2022 after leaving the New York Times opinion page, is respected by some for her independent approach and her . . .