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The Hill
2 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Flake: ‘All of us should be concerned' by Columbia, CBS deals with Trump
Former Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) on Wednesday said the public should be concerned about the Trump administration's recent settlements with Columbia University and CBS. Columbia on Wednesday agreed to pay $221 million to the Trump administration so it can recoup federal funding, while CBS's parent company, Paramount Global, signed a $16 million settlement with the president earlier this month over editorial content decisions made in former Vice President Harris's interview with '60 Minutes.' 'I think all of us should be concerned where this goes,' Flake said during a Wednesday appearance on CNN's 'NewsNight with Abby Phillip.' 'I wouldn't want Donald Trump, I wouldn't want Joe Biden, I wouldn't want anybody, any president, to be the arbiter of what is truth and what is not, and what universities have to do to be able to attract foreign students or what not,' he added. Columbia's acting university President Claire Shipman said the deal with the Trump administration would allow the school to maintain its independence and restore funding after a period of 'institutional uncertainty.' However, Flake said the White House's influence is becoming overarching with recent agreements seeped in directives at schools, news companies and law firms. 'This has gone too far in many areas, particularly with the law firms, basically telling them they've got to pay up or pony up, or they're going to be investigated or left aside,' Flake told Phillip.
The Hill
a day ago
- Business
- The Hill
Kevin O'Leary on Colbert's Trump attack: ‘Moron!'
'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary on Tuesday defended President Trump against Stephen Colbert's criticism following CBS's announcement that it would end the 'Late Show' next year. 'Only a moron would tell the president to F off before he gets his check,' O'Leary said during an appearance on CNN's 'NewsNight with Abby Phillip.' Colbert responded to Trump's celebration of his show's end on Monday's episode, after the president said he was glad the comedian was fired and that he has no talent. 'How dare you, sir,' he said. 'Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism: 'Go f‑‑‑ yourself.'' Other late night show hosts have rallied around Colbert as a champion of political commentary mused with punchlines and witty comebacks. However, O'Leary echoed Trump's deteriorating outlook on 'The Late Show' and its ability to resonate with viewers. The businessman said CBS has lost '$46.2 million' on the more than 30-year-old franchise, calling it 'old' and 'dead.' 'People geometrically are not watching late night TV anymore,' O'Leary told Phillip. He predicted the show would be cut sooner than its expected end date in May 2026. 'So, what's gonna happen now, in my opinion, is tomorrow, CBS — his boss — will fire him, and they will litigate for the next five years his payout,' O'Leary said. 'Get rid of this guy! If I were them, I'd whack this guy tomorrow,' he added. Criticism over the network's decision has mounted following the $16 million settlement between its parent company Paramount Global and Trump over a lawsuit against '60 Minutes' after they aired an interview of former Vice President Harris during the 2024 election. While the company said the decision was due to 'financial' reasons, many seem skeptical. Paramount is also looking to secure a merger deal with entertainment company Skydance, which would require Trump administration approval. Colbert became the host of 'The Late Show' in 2015, taking over from previous host David Letterman.
CNN
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘Caught in 4K' Edition
This week's viral jumbotron moment got us thinking: where's the last place you'd want to get caught on camera? The NewsNight panel shares their nightmare scenarios - from Coney Island hot dog contests to sipping seltzers at "Gen Z" bars.
CNN
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘Caught in 4K' Edition
This week's viral Jumbotron moment got us thinking: where's the last place you'd want to get caught on camera? The NewsNight panel shares their nightmare scenarios - from Coney Island hot dog contests to sipping seltzers at "Gen Z" bars.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
CNN panel devolves into chaos after lefty commentator suggests Trump wasn't actually shot in the ear
Pandemonium broke out on a CNN panel Thursday night after one guest implied that President Donald Trump wasn't shot at the Butler campaign rally just over a year ago. During a CNN panel discussion about the White House's transparency on Trump's health, leftist podcast host Touré suggested that Trump wasn't shot in the ear on camera in front of a large crowd in Pennsylvania by a would-be assassin last year. The statement threw the CNN 'NewsNight' panel into chaos. 'He supposedly got shot in the ear. We never heard from his doctors about that,' Touré said, triggering CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings who demanded that host Abby Phillip step in to correct the record. 'Whoa, whoa, whoa! Uh-uh!' Scott replied, waving his hands. 'Did you say 'supposedly?' Abby, Abby,' he said, turning to the host. As Jennings sought the moderator, Touré raised his voice and continued to press his point. 'When did we hear from his doctors? When did we hear from his doctors?' he asked. Phillip tried to calm the clash, stating, 'Hold on. If you all stop screaming at the table, maybe I can actually respond.' 4 Leftist podcast host Touré suggested President Trump wasn't shot in 2024 during a CNN panel. CNN Days after the would-be assassin Thomas Crooks took shots at Trump at the July 13 rally, former White House doctor and former Trump physician Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, revealed he was monitoring the-then candidate's health and declared there was 'absolutely no evidence' he was hit with 'anything other than a bullet.' As members of the panel – which included former Harris campaign spokesperson Adrienne Elrod and conservative commentator Ben Freguson – attempted to press their points again, Phillip held them off. 'Hold on a second! Hold on a second,' she said, putting her hands up. 'Touré, he was shot in the ear.' 4 CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings was stunned and demanded host Abby Phillip correct Touré's comments. CNN 4 Phillip corrected her guest's controversial suggestion on air. CNN Still, Touré wasn't satisfied. 'But can we hear from the doctors? We would always hear from his doctors when he gets shot?' he asked. Phillip punted the question to Jennings. The commentator replied, 'I mean, all I know is, I went to the Republican National Convention and he had a bandage on his ear.' As the pundit spoke, Touré kept interjecting, 'That would be 'no.' That would be 'no'. That would be 'no.'' 4 President Trump was shot in the ear in Butler, Pa. on July 13, 2024. AFP via Getty Images Meanwhile, Ferguson tried to get words in before Phillip had to shut down the conversation. The topic started with Elrod talking about the White House releasing a statement on Trump's health after recent photos showed discoloration on his hands and swollen ankles. 'The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies, bilateral lower extremity … venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70,' Leavitt said in a press conference Thursday. Elrod remarked that the White House showed transparency on this topic but alleged they sometimes do not regarding Trump's health.
