Senators Warn Paramount on Trump Lawsuit Settlement

A coalition of senators led by Bernie Sanders, and joined by several prominent Democrats, is urging Paramount Global not to settle a $20 billion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump over the editing of a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris. Trump's lawsuit claims that CBS News violated Texas consumer protection laws through standard editorial practices, though legal experts widely view the case as weak. Paramount has reportedly entered settlement discussions, with controlling shareholder Shari Redstone supporting a deal, partly as the company seeks regulatory approval for a proposed merger with Skydance. Press freedom advocates and CBS staffers warn that a settlement would set a dangerous precedent and undermine the First Amendment. The senators' letter calls on Paramount to resist what they describe as an attempt to intimidate and silence the media. Paramount maintains that the lawsuit is baseless and an affront to constitutionally protected editorial judgment.