There has been tension between McMahon and Shari Redstone in recent months, including over a potential "60 Minutes" settlement with the Trump administration.

CBS News President Wendy McMahon announced on Monday that she is resigning from her position, saying in a memo that “it’s become clear the company and I do not agree on the path forward.” Her announcement comes as CBS’s parent company,

Wendy McMahon, the executive who oversees CBS News, abruptly announced her departure Monday morning, telling employees at the network that she disagrees with company management about “the path forward” — without providing details.