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2026
Justice Department investigates ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox and NBC over suspended Trump pool coverage
The U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement that it is investigating whether the White House TV press pool — a group of broadcasters including ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC — violated the Sherman Act by temporarily halting pooled television coverage of President Donald Trump. The pool suspended coverage on Sept. 21 after the White House barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico, and pooled coverage has since resumed. Members of the press pool did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
2026
DOJ investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, that its Antitrust Division is investigating whether the White House television press pool's decision last month to halt coverage of President Donald Trump violated antitrust law. The pool of five broadcasters (ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX and NBC) ceased presidential coverage after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. DOJ spokesperson Emily Covington said group boycotts among business competitors might violate U.S. law and that the division is investigating to determine whether these news organizations violated the antitrust laws; no determination has been made. CNN, MS NOW and Politico had sued over the days-long ban and a judge ordered their access restored. The Committee to Protect Journalists criticized the investigation, saying the government should not use antitrust probes to intimidate news outlets.
2021
Woman files lawsuit against Dr. Phil show and CBS over alleged treatment-center abuse
A 19-year-old Colorado woman filed a lawsuit against the “Dr. Phil” show, CBS and related organizations, alleging that the show and people involved with it misrepresented Turn-About Ranch to her and her family. The article reports allegations in the lawsuit, not a court finding.
2021
CBS and the American Red Cross announce donation campaign partnership
CBS announced a partnership with the American Red Cross for a campaign intended to generate donations of blood, time, or money in support of the organization's work.
2021
CBS and Leslie Moonves settle exit-package dispute
CBS and former CEO Leslie Moonves settled their dispute over his potential exit package. ViacomCBS said the disputes had been resolved; Moonves said he would donate the settlement amount to charity, and the company said it would make no payment.
2020
CBS unveils evolved brand identity
CBS unveiled an evolved identity intended to unify its branding across divisions and platforms. The updated identity for entertainment programming had debuted on the network that week, with further rollouts planned for other divisions.
2020
California sues Disney and CBS over harassment claims
California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing sued The Disney Company and CBS, among others, alleging that employers allowed a cinematographer on Criminal Minds to sexually harass and retaliate against crew members.
2020
Viewers call for a boycott of 60 Minutes after its Gallagher interview
After 60 Minutes aired an interview with Edward Gallagher, viewers criticized the outlet for giving him airtime and called for a boycott of 60 Minutes.
2020
CBS sues security firm over stolen equipment
CBS filed a federal lawsuit seeking damages from a security firm over the theft of 64 CBS cameras and other equipment during the 2019 PGA Championship; the alleged failure to secure the equipment is CBS's claim.
2020
CBS launches CBSN Philly streaming news service
CBS Television Stations and CBS Interactive launched CBSN Philly, a local direct-to-consumer streaming news service featuring anchored news programming, live breaking-news coverage and on-demand local news content.
2020
CBS announces three spring primetime specials of The Price Is Right
CBS announced that The Price Is Right would return to primetime with three new celebrity-themed The Price Is Right at Night specials to be broadcast in spring 2020. The celebrities and air dates were to be announced later.
2019
CBS and Survivor producers respond to misconduct controversy
CBS and Survivor producers issued a formal response following Dan Spilo's removal from the show after an incident of unwanted touching involving a production staff member. CBS said it had investigated and removed a player, acknowledged that things could have been done differently, and described changes for future seasons. The article also reports earlier allegations of unwanted touching by contestant Kellee Kim.
2019
CBS sued over alleged gender discrimination and retaliation
An associate producer on CBS’s “60 Minutes” filed a lawsuit against CBS alleging gender discrimination and retaliation after she complained about her boss’s conduct. CBS News said it was reviewing the complaint, would defend against the lawsuit, and denied that retaliation occurred.
2019
Former CBS executive files discrimination lawsuit against CBS
Former CBS programming executive Ghen Maynard filed a lawsuit against CBS alleging age and race discrimination and claiming the network conducted a sham investigation into him.
2019
Locast countersues broadcasters over alleged antitrust conduct
Locast countersued ABC, CBS, Fox and NBCUniversal, alleging that the broadcasters engaged in antitrust conduct and colluded to grow their market power. The source reports the allegations and does not establish a determination.
2015
CBS and Hulu reach streaming deal for CSI
CBS and Hulu reached a deal to make all 14 previous seasons of CSI available on Hulu, with future seasons also included. The seasons were scheduled to become available to Hulu Plus subscribers in April.
2013
CBS apologizes over an Amazing Race segment in Vietnam
After veterans criticized an episode of The Amazing Race filmed at a B-52 crash site in Vietnam as insensitive, CBS opened its Sunday show with an apology to veterans, their families, and viewers who were offended.