Federal restriction on post-interview edits imposed on 'Face the Nation' following objections from Kristi Noem
In a move aimed at fostering greater transparency, CBS News has announced that it will no longer edit guests' words on its political talk show, "Face the Nation". The decision comes following audience feedback and recent controversies surrounding the network's handling of certain interviews.
The policy change was first implemented on a recent interview with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, who accused CBS of editing her interview about Kilmar Abrego Garcia to "whitewash the truth". Noem highlighted an excised clip where she made unproven accusations about Abrego Garcia, emphasizing "the threat he poses to American public safety". The unedited interview was subsequently posted on CBS News' website and YouTube.
The edited interview was four minutes shorter due to time constraints, a common practice in broadcast journalism. However, the new policy raises the possibility that "Face the Nation" may allow guests to spread unchecked falsehoods, a concern that has been voiced by some critics.
The case that provoked Trump's lawsuit involved "Face the Nation", although the details of the lawsuit have not been disclosed. Shortly before the takeover, Paramount paid $16 million to settle a lawsuit from Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. This settlement has led to accusations that CBS is capitulating to Trump, following the "60 Minutes" settlement.
The network's news division is being closely watched following the FCC's approval of its parent company's takeover by Skydance Media. The new policy has sparked fury across the political spectrum, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt calling "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan "stupid".
Elsewhere, the Justice Department's discussion about banning transgender gun owners has sparked controversy, while fashion designer Giorgio Armani has passed away at the age of 91. Meanwhile, John Roberts, a Fox News anchor, is recovering from severe malaria in the hospital, and Jorma Taccone, an SNL alum, is facing a long recovery after shattering his pelvis in a 20-foot fall.
Lastly, Trump is expected to host the G20 summit in 2026 at his Florida resort, a move that has been met with criticism from various quarters. The new policy on "Face the Nation" promises to bring a new level of transparency to the show, but it remains to be seen how it will be implemented in practice.
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