Overview
- MacFarlane announced on March 9 that his work will no longer appear on CBS News, calling the departure his decision and saying he looks forward to "some independence."
- Joining the network in 2021, the justice correspondent became well known for covering the Jan. 6 prosecutions and reporting from Butler, Pennsylvania, during the 2024 assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
- Multiple outlets, citing unnamed sources, report he had grown disillusioned with the newsroom’s direction under Weiss, including frustration over the brief treatment of the Jan. 6 anniversary on CBS Evening News.
- Variety reported that the timing and manner of his announcement surprised many colleagues inside CBS.
- His exit adds to ongoing staff turnover, with recent buyouts and media reports of potential additional layoffs as leadership reshapes programming and editorial priorities.