No apology issued in unprecedented deal as critics slam media giant’s payout as a political concession during sensitive FCC review Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS News, has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump over a controversial “60 Minutes” broadcast — a legal battle that has raised fresh concerns over press freedom, political influence, and corporate priorities in a high-stakes media environment. The settlement, announced late Tuesday, resolves Trump’s suit over an edited interview with then–Vice President Kamala Harris, aired in October 2024, which Trump claimed constituted “election interference.” The $16 … Continue reading Paramount Settles Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit with $16 Million Payment Amid Merger Pressures