CNN and CBS News were implicated in ignoring a political influence scandal, which was investigated by the Center for American Progress.

The entities involved

• CNN →

  American news channel

  • Ellison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.Mon 17:21
  • Reports detail the bureau's handling of counterterrorism cases, involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bloomberg Law, and CNN.Mon 16:46
• CBS News →

  news division of the American television and radio service CBS

  • A merger review involving CNN and CBS News is underway, with concerns about competition in the media and potential job cuts.Sun 23:46
  • Fetterman spoke to CBS News in Austin on September 27, 2026.Sun 20:09
• Center for American Progress →

  progressive think tank in the United States

  • Third Way advised Democrats on political messaging, while Center for American Progress published a paper influencing the Democratic debate in Michigan.Sun 00:25
  • Urban Institute and Center for American Progress analyze the economic impact of policy cuts causing financial strain on food assistance.Sat 06:07

Related events

• JD Vance and Donald Trump accuse media networks like CNN of election interference and demand regulatory action.Jul 18
• An administration ban sparked conflict with media outlets on September 22, 2026.Wed 00:22
• The Trump administration utilized media platforms to advance its policy agenda.Aug 27
• Trump administration denied CNN and other journalists access to the White House on September 23, 2026.Wed 11:57
• Trump used media platforms on September 21, 2026, to disseminate claims regarding election security.Sep 21