WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) – CBS News ‌is considering ‌a new round of ​layoffs that could see cuts totaling at least ‌15% of ⁠the current staff, Variety reported ⁠on Thursday, citing three ​people familiar ​with ​the matter.

Variety ‌added that discussions around layoffs and staff reductions remain fluid and ‌said CBS ​News declined ​to ​make executives ‌available for comment.

CBS ​News ​could not be immediately reached ​for ‌comment.

(Reporting by Bhargav ​Acharya and ​Daphne Psaledakis)