FCC probes editing of 60 Minutes interview as CBS considers settling Trump suit.

Summary

The FCC has demanded CBS provide the full, unedited transcript of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris, following a complaint and a lawsuit by Donald Trump.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by Trump, has reversed past media-related dismissals and launched new investigations into broadcasters.

CBS is also in settlement talks with Trump amid concerns over a pending Paramount-Skydance merger.

Critics argue the FCC’s actions constitute government retaliation against the press, raising concerns over First Amendment protections and media independence.

  • @whotookkarl
    54•7 days ago

    The government can demand unpublished journalism materials, and CBS has the right to tell them to fuck off, which they would if they have any integrity left.

    • @[email protected]English
      13•7 days ago

      The cost for integrity in an authoritarian system is very very high.

      We can’t expect them to have integrity until we are willing to be in the streets.

    • @Lon3star
      14•7 days ago

      Narrator: “They don’t”

    • @Zexks
      5•7 days ago

      This should really be the story. “CBS capitulated to a dictator wanna be.”

    • arglebargleEnglish
      2•6 days ago

      Sure. And then the government revokes your broadcast license.

      And then fines you.

      And then breaks your assets up.

      Fun times.