CBS Changes Interview Policy After Noem Editing Criticism

CBS News has announced a new policy to air only live or unedited prerecorded interviews on its flagship Sunday program Face the Nation, following criticism from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over deceptive editing practices. The controversy arose after CBS edited Noem's remarks about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member and human trafficker, omitting disturbing details she had shared about his criminal behavior. Noem accused CBS of whitewashing the truth and publicly posted the unedited footage to highlight the network's misleading edits, leading to widespread backlash. CBS acknowledged the deceptive editing and cited audience feedback as the reason for the policy change, pledging to provide full interviews and transcripts to viewers. This incident follows a prior settlement in which CBS's parent company Paramount paid President Trump $16 million over a deceptively edited 60 Minutes interview, signaling ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media. The change represents a significant shift in CBS's editorial approach amid accusations of bias and efforts by the administration to hold media outlets accountable for accurate coverage.