CBS Seeks Dismissal of Trump's $20 Billion '60 Minutes' Lawsuit

The media giant argues the lawsuit over Kamala Harris' interview violates the First Amendment and lacks legal standing.

CBS and its parent company, Paramount, filed motions to dismiss President Trump's $20 billion lawsuit over the editing of a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris.
The lawsuit alleges the interview was deceptively edited to favor Harris during the 2024 election, violating Texas consumer protection laws and federal advertising regulations.
CBS argues the lawsuit seeks to punish constitutionally protected editorial decisions and calls it an 'affront to the First Amendment.'
Paramount has requested the case be dismissed for improper venue or transferred to New York, where CBS is headquartered, citing lack of jurisdiction in Texas.
The case coincides with CBS's pending merger with Skydance Media, raising concerns about potential settlement pressure to secure regulatory approval.