Paramount, which owns CBS as well as “Daily Show” network Comedy Central, is trying to complete a merger with Skydance. That deal requires approval from the FCC, the current chair of which was appointed by President Donald Trump, a frequent target of Colbert’s jokes who has complained openly about Colbert and other late night hosts.

Show" host Jon Stewart went to bat for his friend Stephen Colbert after CBS announced it was canceling "The Late Show," a decision he viewed as kowtowing to President Trump.

CBS said the cancellation wasn't related to "content or other matters happening at Paramount." Paramount controversially agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview with then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Stephen Colbert’s show is being canceled just as a major media merger requiring Trump administration approval moves forward, raising fears of political pressure on the press. On Morning Joe, Molly Jong-Fast calls the moment “really scary” and points to a broader fight: Rupert Murdoch,

Stephen Colbert got an assist on 'The Late Show' from some of his late-night rivals following CBS's sudden decision to axe the show.

Rosie O'Donnell launched a TikTok rant against President Trump, claiming he would arrest artists and suggesting he's responsible for Stephen Colbert's show cancellation.

Stephen Colbert criticized Paramount's lawsuit settlement with Donald Trump on The Late Show just days before the show was canceled “I believe this kind of complicated financial

Kelly said on her show Friday that Colbert took “The Late Show” ― which was started by David Letterman ― and “completely drove it into the ground.” “He desperately wanted to be Keith Olbermann,” she said.