A 60 Minutes producer, Bill Owens, resigned after 26 years, citing concerns about Paramount Global's interference with the show's journalistic independence amid a Trump lawsuit and potential merger with Skydance Media. Host Scott Pelley acknowledged the conflict, stating that Paramount's supervision, while not resulting in blocked stories, impacted the show's editorial freedom. The resignation comes as the show faces a $20 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump and Paramount seeks federal approval for the merger, which includes a significant payout for Shari Redstone. The FCC is investigating the interview with Kamala Harris that triggered the lawsuit.

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