Share Tweet Pin Email By Isabella Torregiani 12:36pm PST, Feb 18, 2026 _ The Late Show host Stephen Colbert accused CBS of bowing under pressure to the Trump administration after the network denied blocking his interview with Texas state Representative James Talarico, calling the denial "crap." Keep reading for more on his verbal attack... MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ Stephen Colbert had planned to host James Talarico, a candidate in the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, on the Monday, February 16, episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.