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The head of CBS News stepped down Monday, marking the second high-profile departure from the organization within the past month as its parent company contends with a $20 billion lawsuit from President Donald Trump and an $8 billion merger.Paramount Global co-CEO George Cheeks asked Wendy McMahon for her resignation on Saturday, CNBC reported, citing people familiar with the matter. NBC News reached out to CBS for comment on CNBC's reporting.McMahon said in a memo that her time atop the stalwart news brand has been "a privilege and joy," but that the past few months had been "challenging." ...The tumult at CBS News comes as Paramount Global seeks to complete an $8 billion merger with media production group Skydance Media.That merger requires federal approval — a situation that has led to ongoing internal tensions at CBS News. As it works to complete the merger, Paramount is seeking to settle a $20 billion lawsuit lodged by Trump over accusations that "60 Minutes" selectively edited a pre-election interview segment featuring his campaign rival, then-Vice President Kamala Harris. ...
Jesse Kelly@JesseKellyDCI love how the media is being told they’re not allowed to lie on behalf of Democrats and their first reaction is, “Well I might as well quit then cause I can’t work under these conditions!”12:28 PM · May 19, 2025
