Adrienne Roark Exits CBS News Amid Legal Turmoil

Adrienne Roark, president of editorial and newsgathering at CBS News, is set to leave her position after just seven months to join Tegna. Her departure follows a series of executive exits at CBS News, amid ongoing legal challenges and organizational changes. Paramount Global, CBS's owner, is reportedly in settlement talks with President Trump over a $20 billion lawsuit concerning a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris, which Trump claims was deceptively edited. The lawsuit and potential settlement are significant as they might influence Paramount's pending merger with Skydance Media. Roark's exit also comes after internal disputes at CBS News over an interview conducted by Tony Dokoupil, which drew criticism from Roark and fellow executives for perceived bias. The network faces further pressure with expected cost cuts following the anticipated merger.