Nick Bilton, New ‘60 Minutes’ Chief, Pledges Independence

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Nick Bilton, newly appointed head of '60 Minutes,' promised the program's editorial independence after taking over leadership of the long-running CBS newsmagazine. Bilton consulted with the show's three remaining correspondents, Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker, who are each weighing whether to continue with the program. The pledge comes as the storied broadcast faces an uncertain future following recent departures and internal turmoil. Bilton's commitment to autonomy appears designed to reassure both staff and viewers that editorial decisions will remain free from corporate interference.