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Sanders Urges CBS to Fight Trump’s $10B Lawsuit

1/26/2025

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Sen. Bernie Sanders passionately calls on CBS News to resist settling a staggering $10 billion lawsuit from Trump, who accuses the network of election interference during a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. With CBS contemplating a settlement amid a merger, fears grow over the potential erosion of media independence and the vital protection of First Amendment rights.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders passionately calls on CBS News to resist settling a staggering $10 billion lawsuit from Trump, who accuses the network of election interference during a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. With CBS contemplating a settlement amid a merger, fears grow over the potential erosion of media independence and the vital protection of First Amendment rights.