CBS News president Bari Weiss is facing increasing internal criticism following a controversial restructuring of the long-running news program '60 Minutes.

' According to a report cited by Raw Story, opposition to Weiss has expanded beyond the news division and now includes senior executives across CBS and its parent company, Paramount.

One of the most prominent critics is CBS Entertainment chief Amy Reisenbach, who reportedly believes Weiss's decisions are harming the overall CBS brand and creating concerns among television producers and creative partners.

The controversy centers on Weiss's overhaul of '60 Minutes,' which reportedly included the dismissal of key leadership figures and correspondents associated with the program.The changes have triggered significant backlash within the organization and raised concerns about the future direction of CBS News.

Some executives reportedly fear that the network is moving away from traditional broadcast television, a concern intensified by comments from new executive producer Nick Bilton, who described linear television as a declining medium.

The report also states that some figures in the entertainment industry are worried about what they perceive as a shift in the network's editorial approach.These concerns have reportedly made some creative professionals hesitant about developing future projects for CBS.

According to the article, dissatisfaction with Weiss's leadership has become widespread within Paramount, with some executives believing she should be removed from her position.The turmoil surrounding '60 Minutes' has also led other senior personnel to reportedly consider leaving the program.CBS declined to comment publicly on the reported internal disagreements.