NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News has a new ombudsman assigned to look into public complaints, but the job being assumed by Kenneth Weinstein bears little resemblance to how this watchdog role has traditionally operated in journalism.

Weinstein, appointed Monday by CBS’ parent company Paramount, has little background in journalism and his duties include no public role. He’s the former head of a conservative think tank and has made several donations to Republican causes, including President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign.

The company agreed to hire a person to investigate complaints about political bias this summer, days before the Federal Communications Commission approved the merger of Paramount with Skydance Corp.

“I am honored to serve as ombudsman for CBS News, one of the most respected journa

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