Anderson Cooper announces 60 Minutes departure
News anchor Anderson Cooper announced he will be ending his tenure as a reporter on the CBS News program 60 Minutes to spend more time with his children.
www.washingtonexaminer.comCooper confirmed his departure from 60 Minutes in February 2026, for family reasons, with CNN commitments continuing; he delivered his farewell on 60 Minutes in May 2026 after about twenty years with the program. CBS News praised his contributions and left open the possibility of a future return; they expressed appreciation. Newsroom turmoil at CBS occurred amid his exit, though Cooper cited family reasons. He said he got to tell amazing stories, leaving a storied mark on the program.