Overview
- Semafor reports that Weiss has taken a hands‑on role in directing CBS coverage of Iranian protests and the U.S. military buildup, using her network of sources to shape booking and story priority.
- After joint Israeli–U.S. strikes, Weiss and CBS News president Tom Cibrowski rapidly programmed a 10 p.m. Saturday special that featured multiple contributors from Weiss’s outlet The Free Press.
- Weiss appended a fire emoji to a repost of Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad critiquing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a move that drew internal concern about blurring opinion and reporting.
- Semafor says Weiss also reposted a now‑deleted claim from former U.S. official Ellie Cohanim that Saudi Arabia joined the operation against Iran, highlighting verification risks during fast‑moving coverage.
- The TV Insider piece notes CNN pundit Scott Jennings publicly praised Weiss on X and faced blowback as he also shared anonymous Iran threat claims that contradicted CNN reporting, intensifying scrutiny with a potential Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery deal under review.