CBS News President and CEO Wendy McMahon announced her resignation on May 19. Here's everything to know about Wendy McMahon and why she's leaving CBS News amid the network's lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump's team.

Wendy McMahon announced on Monday that she will step down from her role as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures. McMahon, who joined CBS in 2021 and has held the CEO role since 2023, called the job one of the most meaningful of her career, but noted the past few months had been challenging.

Wendy McMahon is exiting CBS, stepping down as the executive in charge of CBS News, the CBS TV stations and the company’s syndication arm.