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Sen. John Cornyn brokered a DOJ-backed agreement to terminate the controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund and limit the Trump-IRS audit deal to named plaintiffs, paving the way for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation in the Senate Judiciary Committee vote set for Tuesday, though GOP unity remains essential as Sen. Thom Tillis signals alignment and Democrats oppose the nomination.
At a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he is performing the duties of the IRS commissioner, not acting in the role, after taking over duties in March. Democrats pressed for clarity on his authority and whether others affected by a former IRS contractor’s leaked returns would receive the same immunity tied to Trump’s settlement. The DOJ indicated a planned $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund would not proceed, and emphasized ongoing litigation governs protections for those taxpayers.
Shari Redstone, former owner of Paramount Global, justified settling a $16 million lawsuit with Donald Trump over a 60 Minutes interview as a strategic move to facilitate Paramount's merger with Skydance, despite internal disagreements and controversy over editorial decisions and coverage.
Shari Redstone defends Paramount's $16 million settlement with Donald Trump, calling it a 'no-brainer' and reflecting her belief that settling was in the best interest of shareholders amid complex legal and political considerations. She also discusses her motivations related to supporting Israel and her decision to sell Paramount, amid ongoing industry and political tensions.
Stephen Colbert addressed the cancellation of The Late Show, joking about CBS's financial losses and the $16 million settlement with Trump, suggesting the decision was influenced by financial reasons despite the show's high ratings.
Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart criticized Paramount Global's $16 million settlement with Donald Trump over a '60 Minutes' story, calling it a 'big fat bribe' and a shameful deal, amid concerns about the company's integrity and potential influence on journalism and corporate sale approvals.
Paramount settled a $20 billion lawsuit with President Trump over a '60 Minutes' interview for $16 million, amid corporate struggles and a potential sale to Skydance Media, highlighting internal divisions and the influence of high-profile stakeholders.
CBS News' John Dickerson critically addressed the settlement between Paramount Global and Donald Trump, questioning whether paying millions undermines the ability to hold power accountable and whether it damages public trust in journalism.