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 stated his departure from 60 Minutes in February 2026, to spend more time with his children, with CNN commitments continuing; his goodbye was broadcast 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; the network emphasized gratitude. uncertainties at CBS occurred as his exit, with Cooper focusing on family. He said he got to tell amazing stories, leaving a storied mark on the program.