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Colbert, Maddow Rally for Press Freedom Amid Lawsuit

5/8/2025

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Stephen Colbert has taken a bold stand against CBS's parent company, Paramount Global, accusing them of pressuring "60 Minutes" to steer clear of negative Trump coverage during his $20 billion lawsuit. Rachel Maddow echoed his concerns, highlighting the crucial need for journalistic integrity, especially as Paramount navigates a potential merger that threatens editorial independence.

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Stephen Colbert has taken a bold stand against CBS's parent company, Paramount Global, accusing them of pressuring "60 Minutes" to steer clear of negative Trump coverage during his $20 billion lawsuit. Rachel Maddow echoed his concerns, highlighting the crucial need for journalistic integrity, especially as Paramount navigates a potential merger that threatens editorial independence.