Overview
- King said she will keep working and avoid internal disputes, acknowledging there is “some drama” at the network.
- She noted Dokoupil’s promotion will bring changes to CBS Mornings and said she is happy for her co-host.
- CBS confirmed Dokoupil will leave the morning show in January to anchor the CBS Evening News.
- King said she has been told internally that the network wants her to stay, while a CBS spokesperson previously said there have been no contract talks ahead of her May 2026 expiration.
- Bari Weiss, installed as editor-in-chief after the Paramount–Skydance merger, has begun staffing moves that include hiring ABC News’ Matt Gutman and elevating Dokoupil.