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The former president’s legal battle with CBS is escalating as Donald Trump demands extensive documentation regarding a “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.

The dispute has intensified with Trump’s legal team issuing requests for 107 different types of communications from CBS. Their comprehensive demands include all documents under CBS Interactive’s control, including those held by representatives, attorneys, or anyone acting on the network’s behalf regarding the interview.

The scope of these requests extends to any interactions between CBS personnel and members of the Biden administration, Harris campaign, or Democratic National Committee from September 22, 2024, to February 11, 2025.

The lawsuit has evolved significantly since its inception. Initially seeking $10 billion in damages, Trump has now doubled his demand to $20 billion, citing election interference through selective editing. The amended lawsuit has expanded to include Paramount Global as a defendant and added Republican Representative Ronny Jackson of Texas as a plaintiff.

Trump’s legal team has gained momentum in court. When CBS and Paramount attempted to dismiss the case, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled their motion moot due to the amended complaint. CBS now faces a March deadline to respond to the modified lawsuit, having failed in their attempt to transfer the case from Texas to New York.

Behind the scenes, settlement discussions are reportedly underway. Sources indicate Trump’s attorneys are pursuing a nine-figure settlement, potentially reaching $100 million to $150 million. This would surpass the recent $16 million settlement with ABC over false statements made by George Stephanopoulos regarding Trump and E. Jean Carroll.

The timing is particularly critical for CBS as Paramount awaits FCC approval for its merger with Skydance Media. The regulatory body has already scheduled a public hearing addressing “news distortion” allegations against CBS News.

This legal action occurs amid a broader landscape of media-related settlements. Recently, CNN paid $5 million in compensatory damages to Navy veteran Zachary Young in a defamation case, while Trump faces his own legal challenges, including appealing a $500 million civil fraud judgment in New York.