'CBS Evening News' Launches Tony Dokoupil Era With Long Pete Hegseth Interview About Maduro Capture
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Key Points:
- Tony Dokoupil began his tenure as anchor of “CBS Evening News” earlier than planned with a special interview of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, addressing U.S. military action in Venezuela.
- The interview, booked by CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss, focused on the rationale behind the U.S. raid, with Hegseth citing freedom, security, prosperity, and combating drug cartels as key reasons.
- Dokoupil’s official launch as anchor is set for Monday from New York, with planned reports from various U.S. cities postponed due to the Venezuela military developments.
- CBS News is undergoing a newsroom restructuring under Bari Weiss, emphasizing new editorial principles and increased internal critique of traditional media practices.
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