CBS Anchor John Dickerson Leaving Amid Shakeup

John Dickerson, 57, announced on Instagram that he will leave CBS News at the end of 2025 after 16 years and will co-anchor the CBS Evening News until the holidays, CBS News president Tom Cibrowski confirmed. A veteran of multiple CBS roles — including Face the Nation moderator, political director and 60 Minutes contributor — Dickerson gave no reason or future plans. His exit follows the recent appointment of Bari Weiss as CBS News editor‑in‑chief under new ownership and comes amid internal tensions after Paramount settled a lawsuit with former President Trump over a 60 Minutes interview, which Dickerson publicly criticized. CBS said it will honor his contributions; no replacement has been announced, and reports suggest Weiss may pursue other anchors as she retools the evening newscast.