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CBS News, under the leadership of Bari Weiss, experienced a significant decline in viewership during the recent midterm election coverage, drawing only 2.6 million viewers, according to Nielsen data. This places CBS News behind all major broadcast and cable networks, including NBC, ABC, CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC. The network's performance was notably weaker than its competitors, with NBC leading with 6.52 million viewers. The low ratings have raised concerns about the direction of CBS News under Weiss, who has faced criticism for editorial decisions and changes to the 60 Minutes program. Despite these challenges, some current employees have defended Weiss' leadership, citing her efforts to build a trustworthy news organization.
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