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Bill Maher dismisses tumult at CBS, rejects idea that Scott Pelley was 'a national treasure’
Bill Maher challenged Sen. Chris Murphy's claims that President Donald Trump and allies are influencing CBS and '60 Minutes' through regulatory pressure, dismissing the turmoil at CBS as routine corporate changes. Murphy argued that Trump is installing 'friendly ownership' at media companies, while Maher questioned evidence of political interference and noted no visible shift in '60 Minutes' reporting.
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