CBS is accused of “significant and intentional news distortion” in the FCC complaint over its editing of “60 Minutes.”

In a formal complaint filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by the Center for American Rights on Wednesday, CBS News was accused of “significant and intentional news distortion.”

CBS News has caused a stir in recent days by airing two different answers to the same question in its “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris last week. Harris was mocked by conservatives when CBS' “Face the Nation” showed footage of her performing a long “word salad” to promote the “60 Minutes” session when Bill Whitaker asked why it was like that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu didn't listen to the US

However, the vice president's lengthy response was not included in the version that aired Monday night on “60 Minutes.” Instead, a shorter, more targeted answer to the same question was shown.

CBS' “60 MINUTES” airs two different answers from Vice President Harris to the same question

Bill Whitaker interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris on an episode of “60 Minutes” that aired Oct. 7. (Screenshots/CBS News)

The Center for American Rights, also known as CAR, argued that the discrepancies “amount to intentional news distortion – a violation of FCC rules governing broadcasters' obligations in the public interest.”

The complaint insisted that CBS release the unedited transcript of the interview to set the record straight, echoing the demands of former President Trump and many others.

“This is not just about an interview or a network,” CAR President Daniel Suhr said in a statement.

“This is about public trust in the media on critical issues of national security and international relations during one of the most consequential elections of our time,” Suhr continued. “When broadcasters manipulate interviews and distort reality, it undermines democracy itself. The FCC must act quickly to restore the public's trust in our news media.”

CBS News is in turmoil as several controversies arise at the network

The Center for American Rights, also known as CAR, argued that the discrepancies “amount to intentional news distortion – a violation of FCC rules governing broadcasters' obligations in the public interest.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

The complaint, obtained by Fox News Digital, cites longstanding FCC precedent that broadcasters “shall not engage in intentional falsification or suppression of news” and calls on the FCC to “direct CBS to release the full transcript.”

“The Commission's need for action is reinforced by CBS's previous refusal to release the transcript, which it has done in similar interviews in the past,” the complaint states.

CBS News did not immediately respond to questions about the CAR complaint.

The ordeal began when CBS teased Harris' interview on “Face the Nation” earlier this month.

“Well, Bill, the work that we have done has led to a number of movements by Israel in this region that were very much triggered by or the result of many things, including our advocacy of what was happening in the region has to happen. “Harris responded to Whitaker on the “Face the Nation” version.

Pressure is mounting on CBS NEWS to release the full transcript of the Kamala Harris interview

The Harris campaign has distanced itself from the controversy. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)

When CBS aired the interview the following evening, it showed a different answer to the exact same question.

“We will not stop pursuing what is necessary for the United States to be clear about where we stand on the need to end this war,” Harris said.

The Harris campaign has distanced itself from the notion that she was demanding the answers be shared, directing the questions to CBS.

CBS News has not issued an official statement or responded to requests to release the unedited video.

The Center for American Rights describes itself as a “nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting Americans’ most fundamental constitutional rights,” according to its website.

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