Overview

• President Trump has doubled the damages in his lawsuit against CBS to $20 billion, alleging deceptive edits in a 2024 '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris.
• Trump accuses CBS of unfair competition, claiming the edits diverted viewership from his Truth Social platform and other media ventures.
• The lawsuit cites the Federal Communications Commission's release of unedited transcripts, which Trump argues show manipulation to shield Harris from criticism.
• CBS maintains its edits were due to time constraints and has sought to dismiss the case, citing First Amendment protections for editorial decisions.
• Settlement talks are reportedly underway as CBS parent Paramount Global seeks regulatory approval for a merger with Skydance Media, which could be impacted by the case.