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The stakes for CBS are significantly raised by a dual threat from the FCC and Trump's lawsuit. At the heart of this turbulence is the potential merger between CBS’s parent company, Paramount, and Skydance Media. CBS News reportedly resists settling with Trump, reflecting a broader struggle between maintaining journalistic integrity and corporate interests.
As CBS navigates this lawsuit landscape, the FCC's investigation looms larger. A recent article from the Associated Press suggested that CBS’s investigations into the current administration are fast and aggressive — a stark contrast to the former regime’s coverage. Many at CBS view their resistance to settlement not as a liability but as a commitment to their journalistic principles.