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Trump's Executive Orders Spark CBS Drama Post-Merger

5/3/2025

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CBS's "60 Minutes" is set to air a critical segment on President Trump's use of executive orders against law firms involved in his legal battles. This comes on the heels of executive producer Bill Owens' resignation, which he attributed to growing interference from CBS executives following a merger with Paramount. Trump's history of suing CBS over alleged biased coverage adds another layer to this unfolding drama.

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CBS's "60 Minutes" is set to air a critical segment on President Trump's use of executive orders against law firms involved in his legal battles. This comes on the heels of executive producer Bill Owens' resignation, which he attributed to growing interference from CBS executives following a merger with Paramount. Trump's history of suing CBS over alleged biased coverage adds another layer to this unfolding drama.