CBS and White House in Talks Amid Paramount's Expansive Moves

CBS News is engaging in negotiations with the White House to potentially host an interview with U.S. President Donald Trump on "60 Minutes," as reported by Semafor. The significance of this possible engagement follows Paramount's strategic media transformations.

The potential interview aligns with reports indicating CBS-parent company, Paramount Skydance, is nearing an announcement of acquiring the online news outlet The Free Press and employing co-founder Bari Weiss as CBS News' editor-in-chief. These shifts demonstrate a pivotal restructuring in Paramount's news division.

The financial landscape is marked by Paramount's recent $16 million settlement over a lawsuit filed by Trump concerning a disputed "60 Minutes" edit. In broader business moves, Paramount is also preparing to bid for Warner Bros Discovery, which could synchronize Hollywood's major studios and news networks, further consolidating media assets under its umbrella.