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CBS Shifts Strategy Under New Ownership Amid Trump Criticism

9/14/2025

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CBS is changing its strategy under new owner Skydance Media in response to criticism from President Trump and his allies.
The network appointed conservative Kenneth Weinstein as ombudsman and plans to air unedited interviews on its public affairs show.
Bari Weiss, a former New York Times editor, is in talks for a senior news role to shape CBS's reporting.
The FCC approved the sale with conditions, including the ombudsman role to address news coverage complaints.
CBS's adjustments follow a $16 million settlement with Trump over a lawsuit linked to a 60 Minutes interview.

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CBS is changing its strategy under new owner Skydance Media in response to criticism from President Trump and his allies.
The network appointed conservative Kenneth Weinstein as ombudsman and plans to air unedited interviews on its public affairs show.
Bari Weiss, a former New York Times editor, is in talks for a senior news role to shape CBS's reporting.
The FCC approved the sale with conditions, including the ombudsman role to address news coverage complaints.
CBS's adjustments follow a $16 million settlement with Trump over a lawsuit linked to a 60 Minutes interview.