Media News Daily: Top Stories for 05/28/2026

Sharyn Alfonsi Exits ‘60 Minutes’ Amid CBS Turmoil

Veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi says CBS News declined to renew her contract following internal conflict over a delayed investigative segment concerning Venezuelan migrants held in an El Salvador prison. Alfonsi criticized the network for allegedly pressuring journalists to soften accurate reporting, while media observers view her departure as part of a broader editorial overhaul under CBS News chief Bari Weiss. Her exit follows the recent departure of Anderson Cooper from the program. Read More (NBC News Rating)

Don Lemon Seeks Grand Jury Records in DOJ Dispute

Former CNN host Don Lemon is seeking access to grand jury transcripts tied to a federal civil rights case involving himself and independent journalist Georgia Fort. Lemon’s attorneys argue recent examples of alleged prosecutorial misconduct nationwide raise concerns about whether the Justice Department improperly influenced grand jury proceedings in the case. Multiple judges had previously rejected earlier complaints against Lemon and Fort before prosecutors pursued indictments through a grand jury. Read More (AP News Rating)

Trump Refiles $10 Billion Defamation Suit Against WSJ

President Donald Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal after a federal judge dismissed his earlier complaint for failing to meet the legal standard for actual malice. The amended lawsuit accuses the newspaper and several executives and reporters of falsely linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein through reporting involving a disputed birthday card. Dow Jones said it stands by its reporting and plans to vigorously defend against the lawsuit. Read More (Reuters Rating)