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60 Minutes Producer Stands Firm Amid Trump’s $10B Lawsuit

2/5/2025

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Bill Owens, the executive producer of CBS's "60 Minutes," stands firm, refusing to apologize amid President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit regarding an edited interview with Kamala Harris. CBS asserts the edits were necessary due to time limitations. Meanwhile, Paramount Global is exploring a settlement to smooth the path for its merger with Skydance Media.

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Bill Owens, the executive producer of CBS's "60 Minutes," stands firm, refusing to apologize amid President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit regarding an edited interview with Kamala Harris. CBS asserts the edits were necessary due to time limitations. Meanwhile, Paramount Global is exploring a settlement to smooth the path for its merger with Skydance Media.