New ‘60 Minutes’ Chief Promises Independence in Bid to Reassure Staff

Nick Bilton, the new chief of '60 Minutes', has been working to reassure staff about the program's independence. He has consulted with the show's remaining correspondents, including Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker. These correspondents are reportedly deliberating whether to stay with the show, according to two people familiar with the situation. Bilton's efforts aim to address concerns and maintain the program's autonomy.

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