60 Minutes names five new on-air hires after Pelley, Cooper and two others depart

CBS's 60 Minutes has named five new on-air hires: correspondents Ross Douthat, a New York Times conservative columnist, and Norah O'Donnell, former CBS Evening News anchor; plus contributors Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips. They replace departed correspondents Scott Pelley, Anderson Cooper, Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega. Executive Producer Nick Bilton announced the move on 28 July 2026, per Deadline.