CBS Faces Scrutiny from FCC While Employees are Upset about Trump Settlement Negotiations [WATCH] RVM News

CBS News is facing renewed criticism as it appears that its parent company, Paramount, is considering a settlement regarding former President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit linked to the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris before the 2024 election. The interview conducted in October 2024 became controversial after it was disclosed that CBS had heavily edited Harris’ comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Detractors claimed the network omitted significant parts of her confusing response, making it sound more coherent. Join in commemorating Trump’s Historic 2024 Victory with the Exclusive Trump 47th President Collection! After the editing was revealed, CBS encountered significant criticism, leading to demands for the release of the complete transcript and the raw footage. Do you believe the economy will get better with Donald Trump in charge? Email Address (mandatory). By participating in the survey, you consent to receive emails from RVM News and occasional promotions from our partners, confirming that you have read and accepted our privacy policy and legal terms. Former CBS reporter Catherine Herridge is among those calling for greater clarity. However, CBS has declined to release complete documents, which has hurt its credibility. Reports indicate that CBS staff are unhappy with Paramount chairwoman Shari Redstone’s decision to negotiate a settlement for Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit related to the matter. As per the Status newsletter, CBS News president Wendy McMahon and ’60 Minutes’ executive producer Bill Owens oppose the settlement, believing it could compromise press freedom. It appears that Redstone may be driven by several reasons, such as seeking Trump administration approval for a possible Paramount-Skydance merger and having concerns about bias at CBS regarding the interview issue. Additionally, CBS might have to comply with releasing the entire interview. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially asked CBS for the unedited transcript and video footage from the Harris interview. A spokesperson for CBS News confirmed this request, stating they are legally obligated to cooperate. With the FCC’s investigation in progress, the uncut footage is likely to be released, possibly disclosing whether further edits were made beyond what has already come to light. If Paramount proceeds with a settlement, it would represent another legal win for Trump in his ongoing disputes with major media and technology firms. Earlier this year, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, settled for $25 million after suspending Trump’s accounts in 2021. With CBS now under federal inspection and considering a payment, the implications from the ’60 Minutes’ interview are expanding, prompting further concerns about the network’s editorial standards and its approach to politically charged material.

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