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Paramount Settles Trump CBS Lawsuit for $16 Million

Published on July 2, 2025July 17, 2025

By Rudy Chinchilla and Steve Kopack Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump that had alleged an interview that aired on CBS’s “60 Minutes” last year with Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent for the presidency, was deceptively edited. The agreement in principle, proposed by a mediator, includes plaintiffs’ fees and costs

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Trump Admin Freezes $7B in Education Funds, Causes Chaos

Published on July 2, 2025July 17, 2025

By Sarah Mervosh and Michael C. Bender The Trump administration has declined to release nearly $7 billion in federal funding that helps pay for after-school and summer programs, support for students learning English, teacher training and other services. The money was expected to be released by Tuesday. But in an email on Monday, the Education Department notified state