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Jun 01 2025OPINION

A Newsman's Stand Against Corporate Control

A prominent journalist recently took a bold step. Scott Pelley, a well-known figure on the CBS news program "60 Minutes, " used his platform to speak out. He did this during the closing moments of the show. Pelley's message was directed at CBS News' parent company, Paramount. The company was reportedly ready to settle a lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by the Trump adm...

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Apr 21 2025POLITICS

The Power Play: Trump's Push Against 60 Minutes

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is in the spotlight. A former president is pushing for the agency to take action against CBS. This is because he is unhappy with reports aired on "60 Minutes. " The show covered topics he dislikes, such as Ukraine and Greenland. He wants the FCC to impose heavy fines and penalties. This is despite there being no eviden...

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

CBS Under Scrutiny Over Interview

CBS News recently received a request from the government to hand over a complete and unedited transcript of an interview aired on October 2024. They are also requested to provide footage of the interview. The government, run by a Donald Trump appointee, asked for these materials to be turned over to them. This is convenient, with the Trump administration unrested ...

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Trump's Claims vs. 60 Minutes: What Really Happened with VP Harris' Interview?

You might have heard that former President Trump isn’t happy with how CBS’s “60 Minutes” handled Vice President Kamala Harris’s interview. He’s accusing them of editing the clip to make her look better. But “60 Minutes” is saying, “Nope, that’s not true. ” They explained that they just used a different part of her answer in the show compared to what they gave to anot...

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris' Campaign Responds to CBS' Editing Controversy

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is trying to stay out of the spotlight after CBS News edited her answers from a "60 Minutes" interview. In a preview on "Face the Nation," Harris gave a long, winding answer to a question about US influence on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, the "60 Minutes" special that aired later showed a much shorter and ...

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

FCC Leader Slams Trump's Threats to CBS License

The leader of the FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, has criticized former President Trump for attacking CBS over changes made to a '60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. She called his threats "serious" and warned that they should not be taken lightly. In a statement, Rosenworcel emphasized the importance of the First Amendment, noting that the FCC cannot ...

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