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Trump's $20 Billion CBS Lawsuit Intensifies as '60 Minutes' Harris Interview Earns Emmy Nod

Settlement talks linked to Paramount's merger plans continue, while FCC investigation and CBS staff dissent highlight ongoing tensions.

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

  • The '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris, which prompted Donald Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS, has been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Edited Interview.
  • Paramount Global is reportedly negotiating a settlement with Trump to secure FCC approval for its merger with Skydance Media, a move opposed by many CBS News staff members.
  • Former '60 Minutes' executive producer Bill Owens resigned last month, citing corporate restrictions following the Harris interview controversy.
  • The Federal Communications Commission, under a Trump-appointed chairman, is actively investigating the Harris segment for alleged 'news distortion.'
  • Trump has also criticized The New York Times' coverage of the lawsuit, hinting at potential legal action, while the newspaper reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom.