Anderson Cooper has officially announced his departure from CBS's '60 Minutes' after nearly 20 years, a decision that comes amid significant turmoil at CBS News under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. In a statement, Cooper expressed, "Being a correspondent at '60 Minutes' has been one of the great honors of my career. I got to tell amazing stories, and work with some of the best producers, editors, and camera crews in the business." He emphasized the importance of spending time with his young children, stating, "I have little kids now, and I want to spend as much time with them as possible, while they still want to spend time with me" (The Guardian). Cooper's exit is seen as part of a broader shake-up at CBS, which has faced internal strife, including editorial disagreements and lawsuits, particularly since Weiss took over.