Embarrassment Looms for CBS News as Parent Company Hires Mediator To Settle Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit

CBS News has previously apologized when it was caught airing false reports. In this case, top executives say an apology is a ‘red line’ they will not cross.

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Kamala Harris sits down with Bill Whitaker for her '60 Minutes' interview. CBS News

President Trump could be one step closer to winning a major concession from CBS News as he and CBS Inc.’s parent company, Paramount, have reportedly agreed upon a mediator to settle his $20 billion lawsuit against “60 Minutes.”

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