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Senators Rally Against Trump’s $20B Lawsuit Settlement

5/9/2025

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Nine U.S. Senators, led by Bernie Sanders, are rallying against Paramount Global's potential settlement of President Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News. They warn that giving in would undermine press freedom and embolden future media intimidation. The lawsuit, stemming from a "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris, is seen as lacking any legal foundation.

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Nine U.S. Senators, led by Bernie Sanders, are rallying against Paramount Global's potential settlement of President Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News. They warn that giving in would undermine press freedom and embolden future media intimidation. The lawsuit, stemming from a "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris, is seen as lacking any legal foundation.