Fox News host Howard Kurtz isn’t buying that CBS axed Stephen Colbert solely for financial reasons. Kurtz called out CBS’ parent company Paramount on Media Buzz Sunday, accusing it of cancelling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in order to gain President Donald Trump’s approval.

President Donald Trump was gleeful over Stephen Colbert's cancellation, saying his "talent was even less than his ratings" on Truth Social.

More broadly, support for Trump's deportation program has declined in recent months. Sunday's poll found that 51 percent of respondents disapprove of the program, while 49 percent approve. That marks a notable drop from a similar February poll, when 59 percent approved, and from 54 percent in a June poll.

The Late Show’s Stephen Colbert tempted fate when he called Paramount Global’s $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump a “big fat bribe” earlier this week. Three days later, CBS announced it would end his show after the upcoming 2025-2026 season.

Immigration stances and inflation worries contribute to sharp drop in the President’s second-term approval ratings

CBS News analysis finds that up to $63 million has been raised for Mr. Trump's future presidential library so far from legal settlements alone.