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Democratic Senators Defend First Amendment Amid Trump's Lawsuit

5/7/2025

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Nine Democratic senators, spearheaded by Bernie Sanders, are rallying against President Trump's $20 billion lawsuit targeting a CBS "60 Minutes" interview edit. They warn that conceding would threaten the First Amendment and empower Trump's media assaults. As Paramount navigates merger discussions with Skydance, the stakes are higher than ever amidst these legal challenges.

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Nine Democratic senators, spearheaded by Bernie Sanders, are rallying against President Trump's $20 billion lawsuit targeting a CBS "60 Minutes" interview edit. They warn that conceding would threaten the First Amendment and empower Trump's media assaults. As Paramount navigates merger discussions with Skydance, the stakes are higher than ever amidst these legal challenges.