October 28, 2025 – New York, NY
Veteran journalist John Dickerson has announced he will leave CBS News at the end of 2025, concluding a distinguished 16-year tenure with the network. Dickerson’s departure marks a significant shift in CBS’s leadership amid ongoing concerns over editorial independence following its acquisition by Skydance Media.
A Storied Career at CBS
John Dickerson joined CBS News in 2009, quickly establishing himself as a trusted voice in American journalism. He served as the anchor of Face the Nation, CBS’s flagship Sunday morning political program, and held roles as political director and chief Washington correspondent. In January 2025, Dickerson was named co-anchor of the CBS Evening News alongside Maurice DuBois, following Norah O’Donnell’s departure. The revamped broadcast emphasized long-form storytelling and a team-based approach.
Departure Amidst Ownership Changes
Dickerson’s decision to leave CBS News comes amid significant changes within the network’s parent company, Paramount, which was acquired by Skydance Media in a $8 billion deal earlier this year. The merger has introduced a more conservative editorial direction, highlighted by the appointment of Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief and Kenneth Weinstein as ombudsman. These shifts have raised concerns among CBS staff about the preservation of journalistic integrity.
Dickerson publicly criticized a controversial $16 million settlement between CBS and former President Donald Trump over allegations of deceptive editing involving Vice President Kamala Harris on 60 Minutes. The settlement, which many viewed as compromising journalistic standards, was a catalyst for broader unrest within the newsroom.
Reactions from CBS News Staff
The announcement of Dickerson’s departure has elicited strong reactions from CBS News staff. One senior staffer described it as a “huge loss,” expressing that the network’s leadership “wanted him to fail.” Another noted that Dickerson was “an excellent journalist, good human being, and someone you want in a newsroom.” These sentiments reflect the broader unease within CBS News regarding recent editorial changes. The Independent
Looking Ahead
As John Dickerson prepares to conclude his tenure at CBS News, the network faces a pivotal moment in its history. The future of the CBS Evening News remains uncertain, with speculation about potential replacements for Dickerson and DuBois. The ongoing debate over editorial direction and journalistic independence will likely continue to shape the network’s trajectory in the coming months.
By PopScopeNow.com | October 28, 2025
