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Longtime "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens resigned last week after 24 years, citing concerns about Paramount's increasing content oversight amid its merger with Skydance Media. Anchor Scott Pelley confirmed the departure on the show, stating that Owens felt he'd lost the independence needed for honest journalism. While no stories were directly blocked, Owens felt his editorial freedom was compromised. His resignation follows a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against CBS News, alleging mis-editing of a "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris. Owens' departure is seen by some as a sacrifice to protect the show's integrity.

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