CBS argued that the news distortion complaint should be dismissed, saying the U.S. Supreme Court has never 'recognized a sweeping right by the government to second guess editorial decision-making.'

CBS has asked the FCC to reject a complaint by a right-wing public interest law firm alleging a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris represented "news distortion" — with the Paramount Global-owned broadcaster asserting that the complaint is premised on the notion that the U.

Lawyers for CBS say the government has ‘no lawful role in policing the editorial decisions of broadcast news outlets.’