CBS denies it blocked Colbert from broadcasting Talarico interview after host claimed network lawyers halted

CBS is denying Stephen Colbert's claim that it blocked his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico from airing. 

"THE LATE SHOW was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico," the network told Fox News Digital in a statement Tuesday. 

The statement continued, "The show was provided legal guidance that the broadcast could trigger the FCC equal-time rule for two other candidates, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and presented options for how...