CBS News is reported to be owned by a political ally of Donald Trump.
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CBS News is reported to be owned by a political ally of Donald Trump.
Who's involved
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Part of
The Trump administration is reportedly applying pressure on news coverage, coinciding with Bari Weiss becoming CBS News editor-in-chief.Also in this story
- Donald Trump appointed James Wesley Hendrix to the bench and his administration influenced reporting on a ruling.
- Donald Trump reportedly fired the climate unit and pushed reporting to the right during a live conversation.
- Bari Weiss is facing consequences due to pressure from the Trump administration, while CBS News handles personnel changes including the departure of Bill Owens and the hiring of Ross Douthat.
- Donald Trump discussed his long-running feuds with various news anchors, including those from CNN and CBS News.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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CBS News
news division of the American television and radio service CBS