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Paramount–Skydance Merger Gets FCC Nod; New Era Promised for CBS Journalism
CBS recently canceled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” removing one of its marquee progressive platforms during the merger process.
CBS recently canceled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” removing one of its marquee progressive platforms during the merger process.
Two days after Colbert criticized the settlement on air—calling it a “big fat bribe”—Paramount announced that The Late Show would end in May 2026.
“We are not interested in second-guessing campaign tactics or decisions of campaign operatives,” said Jane Kleeb, chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party
From Stephen Colbert to Rupert Murdoch, few figures—liberal or conservative—are safe from scrutiny if they fall afoul of the president’s preferences.
Wyden also urged state prosecutors to hold Paramount executives accountable, arguing the settlement undermines public trust in both politics and media.
While Paramount previously called the case "meritless" and a challenge to First Amendment rights, the company ultimately chose to settle.
This legal move follows months of debate about the case’s implications for freedom of the press and First Amendment protections.
The decision represents a significant procedural loss for Trump as he faces allegations of false and defamatory statements made during a 2024 debate.