CBS News Chief McMahon Resigns Under Pressure From Paramount

Wendy McMahon, chief executive officer of CBS News, resigned under pressure after Paramount Global, the broadcaster’s parent company, raised concerns about the fairness of its reporting, discord at the news division and the performance of the business, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

McMahon stepped down Monday, citing a disagreement with the company, which has been trying to complete a multibillion dollar merger that’s been held up by US regulators and a lawsuit by President Donald Trump. The board of Paramount Global met Sunday over issues with McMahon’s leadership, said the person, who ...