Wendy McMahon announced Monday that she was stepping down from her position as president and CEO of CBS News, noting that it had become clear in the past few months that she does “not agree on the path forward” with the company.

Wendy McMahon is stepping down as president and CEO of CBS News, Stations, and CBS Media Ventures, ending a turbulent tenure marked by internal unrest, leadership shakeups, and mounting pressure

Five sources who spoke with CNN on condition of anonymity said that internal fights over “60 Minutes” have been much more fraught than the viewing public realizes.

One of the most powerful women in broadcast news is walking away from CBS, and her departure signals deeper changes brewing behind the scenes.

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

Multiple staff members at the Kennedy Center said they are sounding the alarm that the mission and legacy of the storied arts institution are at risk.