CBS News Ousts London Bureau Chief

CBS News has ousted its London bureau chief, Claire Day, after she clashed with editor-in-chief Bari Weiss over the network’s coverage of Iran and Gaza, according to sources familiar with the situation.

A CBS insider told The NY Post that Shayndi Raice, a veteran journalist recently hired from The Wall Street Journal, will step in as the new foreign editor. She will oversee all international coverage for CBS News and will be based in London starting May 11. 

Bari Weiss

Day, a nearly 25-year CBS veteran, is exiting her role on May 1. In a memo to staff, CBS News president Tom Cibrowski announced the leadership shift: “Our London Bureau will be moving to a new editorial leadership structure, with the introduction of a foreign editor role overseeing all international coverage.”

The move reflects broader changes at CBS News under the leadership of Weiss, who was brought in by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison. Sources indicate Day pushed back on editorial decisions regarding Middle East reporting, leading to tensions with Weiss. 

One additional report mentioned internal accusations about how the London bureau operated, though specifics remain limited.

Raice brings significant experience to the role. She previously served as deputy bureau chief for the Middle East and North Africa at The Wall Street Journal, where she covered security issues following the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Earlier in her career, she worked as the Journal’s Midwest bureau chief and reported on tech and finance.