Catherine Herridge, a renowned investigative journalist, has spoken out for the first time since her abrupt firing from CBS News, joining her former colleague Tucker Carlson to discuss the situation.

Recall, Herridge, an Emmy-winning and nominated reporter known for her work on national security and intelligence, was among the 800 employees Paramount Global laid off in a bid to streamline operations amid financial strain. Her firing has since escalated into a broader controversy.

In his article titled "CBS faces uproar after seizing investigative journalist's files," Turley sheds light on the concerns that have emerged within the journalistic community at CBS.

Herridge's colleagues are reportedly alarmed by the company's unprecedented steps to take possession of her work materials, including sensitive information on sources promised confidentiality.

"There is trouble brewing at Black Rock, the headquarters of CBS, after the firing of Catherine Herridge, an acclaimed investigative reporter. Many of us were shocked after Herridge was included in layoffs this month, but those concerns have increased after CBS officials took the unusual step of seizing her files, computers and records, including information on privileged sources."

During the interview with Tucker Carlson, Herridge discussed her firing and the records that were seized by her previous employer.

Tucker Carlson: I know this has been written about, but I just want to get a record on video of what exactly happened. So how did this unfold? What kind of warning did you have, and what happened?

Catherine Herridge: Well, I testified to Congress about this as well. I was laid off on a Zoom call. I was told my job was terminated. And when I asked for an explanation, I was told they were making cuts. I was locked out of my email and locked out of the office.

A couple of days later, a courier came to the house with just a few boxes of clothing, some books, and a few awards. I asked, "Where are all my investigative files, research, and reporting notes?" The courier said, "You're just going to have to talk to human resources about that." I got the union, SAG-AFTRA, involved. I'm not going into all the details, but there was a vigorous back and forth about returning the records.

Tucker Carlson: What were the records like? Interview notes?