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Trump Lawsuit Against CBS Gains New Twist as '60 Minutes' Segment Earns Emmy Nod

Paramount and Trump attorneys engage in mediation while CBS defends its editorial practices and '60 Minutes' plans further reporting on the president.

FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit, Dec. 9, 2024, at the Department of the Interior in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
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Overview

  • '60 Minutes' segment featuring Kamala Harris, central to Trump's $20 billion lawsuit, has been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Edited Interview.
  • Paramount Global and Trump's legal team are in mediation to potentially settle the lawsuit, as Paramount seeks FCC approval for its merger with Skydance Media.
  • Former '60 Minutes' executive producer Bill Owens resigned, citing corporate interference following the Harris interview and ongoing legal pressures.
  • The FCC continues its investigation into alleged 'news distortion,' requiring CBS to submit unedited materials from the Harris interview.
  • '60 Minutes' is moving forward with a new segment on Trump's use of executive orders, signaling its commitment to critical reporting despite external pressures.