This is probably what CBS/Paramount fear in this climate. However, if the worst case scenario did come about, Paramount do have the resources to run a stream only operation. It would be an interesting test to see if one of the big 4 became a stream only operation.
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‘ CBS 60 Minutes’ publicly releases transcripts of interview to the FCC
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This is probably what CBS/Paramount fear in this climate. However, if the worst case scenario did come about, Paramount do have the resources to run a stream only operation. It would be an interesting test to see if one of the big 4 became a stream only operation.
They only depend on over the air television stations that they own. Others that they do not own can be affiliates. And they can sell the ones they own to non-CBS Paramount companies.
Obviously, that is a worst case scenario, and I am neither predicting it nor wishing for it. I am simply stating the fact that it could be used as an alternative to avoid government intervention.
On Friday, the president amended his lawsuit to now demand $20 billion in damages. I guess he doesn't know he won the election:
www.yahoo.com
In 2020, people called him a sore loser. Now he's a sore winner. He can't accept the fact that he won.
Donald Trump Doubles CBS Damage Claim to $20 Billion in Amended Lawsuit
Trump added a federal claim of "unfair competition," saying CBS' "deceptive" editing of a Kamala Harris interview harmed Truth Social The post Donald Trump Doubles CBS Damage Claim to $20 Billion in A...
In 2020, people called him a sore loser. Now he's a sore winner. He can't accept the fact that he won.
"Donald Trump looked bad, and it's not possible for him to look bad because he is the world's smartest man, therefore it was rigged"
CBS News submits records of Kamala Harris' '60 Minutes' spot to FCC amid distortion probe
Donald Trump's FCC chair Brendan Carr reopened a complaint against CBS over Kamala Harris' '60 Minutes' interview. The network turned in the records.www.usatoday.com
60 Minutes publishes transcripts, video requested by FCC
60 Minutes is today posting these transcripts of our interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and have provided them to the FCC.www.cbsnews.com
'60 Minutes' publicly releases transcripts of interview at heart of its dispute with Trump
The network's editing of that interview last October is the centerpiece of CBS' dispute with President Trump, who sued the network for $10 billion, contending that it was done to make Harris look good.apnews.com
Here we go again. We been down this road before and in previous cases it was not warranted. This is going down the list of grievances.
The media, broadcast included, couldn't wait to pump out article after article about how President Biden stumbled over this word, or lost a train of thought, or walked slowly in some instance et al. (Knowing of course some of his lifelong stutter had an impact on his speaking, but never mind that when the opportunity to be salacious was right in front to them.)
Yet they show themselves to be cowards and hypocrites in the face of a dangerous combination of authoritarianism and declining mental faculties. They minimize and they cower and they cave. Apart from the likes of Rolling Stone and Teen Vogue of all outlets, they abdicate their responsibility, and as a result, we find ourselves deeper and deeper in a hole we will never find our way out of.
Once you cave, you don't suddenly get your credibility back.
Yet they show themselves to be cowards and hypocrites in the face of a dangerous combination of authoritarianism and declining mental faculties. They minimize and they cower and they cave. Apart from the likes of Rolling Stone and Teen Vogue of all outlets, they abdicate their responsibility, and as a result, we find ourselves deeper and deeper in a hole we will never find our way out of.
Once you cave, you don't suddenly get your credibility back.
True too. Yes there’s a few political blogs that are very critical of Trump and Allies. Yes it’s true they are in the minority for pointing the stuff you mentioned. The one blog that isn’t caving into Trump is the Bulwark they have constantly went after MAGA for the stuff that’s out there. Another one is this the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists did a segment of a Putin ally in the UK.
UK MPs push for probe into Russian billionaire’s possible $1B tax dodge - ICIJ
Leaked documents suggest Roman Abramovich’s companies failed to pay tax on huge profits generated by offshore investments worth $6 billion, ICIJ media partners found.
www.icij.org
I'm baffled. People already have a low opinion of Trump's character, if they dislike him. He's a convicted felon. How can CBS be responsible for "damaging" his reputation, especially since he won? I mean I know you ask for a ridiculous amount and hope to settle, or you get something in court, but what exactly is the "damage" to Trump? Truth Social was already a low-traffic echo chamber way before that interview.
I'm willing to bet Fox News has done the same thing to Democrats he's accusing CBS of doing. Guess they should start suing too.
I'm willing to bet Fox News has done the same thing to Democrats he's accusing CBS of doing. Guess they should start suing too.
No one was being kind. They did their job, as it existed at the time. This court action is about beating all broadcasters into submission.
The other news-related lawsuit is the one targeting a poll in an Iowa newspaper. The pollster has filed for dismissal on grounds of the first amendment:
CBS is calling foul on this inquiry
deadline.com
CBS Warns That FCC Action On ‘60 Minutes’ Complaint Would Create “A Less Free World” Where Government Becomes “A Roving Censor”
CBS is calling out the FCC's inquiry into how 60 Minutes edited an interview with Kamala Harris as inappropriate for the federal agency.
deadline.com
I see the current president is ranting about the 60 minutes piece about George Clooney. He thinks they did it because Clooney supported Harris. He obviously doesn't know that Clooney is portraying the CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow.
goodnightgoodluckbroadway.com
Good Night, and Good Luck | Official Broadway Website
Starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Good Night, and Good Luck played its final performance on June 8, 2025.
goodnightgoodluckbroadway.com
Former FCC officials urge Chairman Brendan Carr to close CBS News probe
The investigation against a CBS-owned station for airing a "60 Minutes" segment was closed by FCC Chairman Carr's predecessor, only to be re-opened weeks later.
thedesk.net
Here is an update over the FCC and CBS News investigation over a 60 Minutes segment.
The president went on another tirade against 60 Minutes, saying they should "lose their license" again. Last night, they had an interview with Ukraine's president Zelinsky and another piece about Greenland.
www.tvinsider.com
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www.fox32chicago.com
President Trump says CBS and '60 Minutes' should 'pay a big price' for going after him
Trump Slams '60 Minutes' Over Latest Episode & Says CBS 'Should Lose Their License'
He urges the FCC chairman to 'impose the Maximum fines and punishment.'
Trump Has A ‘Maximum’ Meltdown On Social Media After Hate-Watching ‘60 Minutes’
The president snapped after watching a TV show he didn’t like and said CBS should lose its license.
Trump lashes out at latest ‘60 Minutes’ broadcast, says CBS ‘should lose their license’
Shortly after "60 Minutes" aired stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, Trump said CBS was "out of control" and should "pay a big price" for going after him.
President Trump says CBS and '60 Minutes' should 'pay a big price' for going after him
The president went on another tirade against 60 Minutes, saying they should "lose their license" again. Last night, they had an interview with Ukraine's president Zelinsky and another piece about Greenland.
Trump Slams '60 Minutes' Over Latest Episode & Says CBS 'Should Lose Their License'
He urges the FCC chairman to 'impose the Maximum fines and punishment.'
Trump Has A ‘Maximum’ Meltdown On Social Media After Hate-Watching ‘60 Minutes’
The president snapped after watching a TV show he didn’t like and said CBS should lose its license.
Trump lashes out at latest ‘60 Minutes’ broadcast, says CBS ‘should lose their license’
Shortly after "60 Minutes" aired stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, Trump said CBS was "out of control" and should "pay a big price" for going after him.
President Trump says CBS and '60 Minutes' should 'pay a big price' for going after him
Once more, could someone sit down with the man, and explain to him that broadcast networks do not have licenses?
The individual CBS O&O stations do, but that is fifteen stations in total (counting KCCW Walker MN as a separate station from WCCO), not all CBS affiliates. (That said, though, the total viewership of those stations would represent a substantial chunk of CBS's total viewership, in that they are all in fairly large markets.)
Or that he didn't win 100% of the vote.On Friday, the president amended his lawsuit to now demand $20 billion in damages. I guess he doesn't know he won the election:
Donald Trump Doubles CBS Damage Claim to $20 Billion in Amended Lawsuit
Trump added a federal claim of "unfair competition," saying CBS' "deceptive" editing of a Kamala Harris interview harmed Truth Social The post Donald Trump Doubles CBS Damage Claim to $20 Billion in A...
In 2020, people called him a sore loser. Now he's a sore winner. He can't accept the fact that he won.
True KCBS-TV/KCAL-TV, WCBS-TV, WBBM-TV, KPIX, KYW-TV, KDKA-TV and KOVR licenses are affected here.
CBS should ask to see his books to prove "monetary" damages.
Speaking of monetary issues with Trump, I hope the claims of "insider trading" with the tariff announcements are wrong. One would think he is smarter than that. It is hard to totally cover up stock transactions. Too many players that lost money without someone complaining.
Speaking of monetary issues with Trump, I hope the claims of "insider trading" with the tariff announcements are wrong. One would think he is smarter than that. It is hard to totally cover up stock transactions. Too many players that lost money without someone complaining.
They already have. No response yet.
I have had the distinct displeasure of working with Narcissistic folks like Trump. I have learned that their ego, not facts are what motivate these folks.
IMHO: The Democrats should have called him a coward for not debating Harris twice and not doing the 60 minutes interview. They also should have aired commercials of the January attack on the capital using Trump's using spech where he said "he was going down with them" to the Capital to show what a coward he really is. If he really had bad feet he would have gotten turned down for the draft after the first physical.
CBS should have released the unedited interview right after the program aired on 60 minutes+ or whatever the "extra" thing they promo during the actual show.
IMHO: The Democrats should have called him a coward for not debating Harris twice and not doing the 60 minutes interview. They also should have aired commercials of the January attack on the capital using Trump's using spech where he said "he was going down with them" to the Capital to show what a coward he really is. If he really had bad feet he would have gotten turned down for the draft after the first physical.
CBS should have released the unedited interview right after the program aired on 60 minutes+ or whatever the "extra" thing they promo during the actual show.