https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sir-trevor-phillips-urges-cbs-news-colleagues-to-give-critics-blunt-riposteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sir-trevor-phillips-urges-cbs-news-colleagues-to-give-critics-blunt-ripostehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sir-trevor-phillips-urges-cbs-news-colleagues-to-give-critics-blunt-riposte#u132202Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:55:06 +0000Sir Trevor Phillips has advised CBS News colleagues to give critics a blunt riposte following internal disputes and public backlash. The controversy erupted after a clash between a handpicked foreign editor associated with Bari Weiss and CBS correspondent Holly Williams regarding the citation of Palestinian deaths in Gaza during October 7 coverage. Amid leaked details of the dispute and threats of firings, CBS News dismissed reports regarding Lesley Stahl nearly quitting 60 Minutes over Bari Weiss as ludicrous.Why it mattersTensions at CBS News highlight mounting internal friction over editori