Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted raids on several restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area. One of the targeted establishments was Chef Geoff’s, a restaurant owned by Geoff Tracy, the husband of former “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell. The raid occurred on May 6, 2025, while the restaurant was open, with ICE agents reportedly requesting work authorization documents from employees. No arrests were made at the time of the raid.
This incident unfolds against the backdrop of a significant $20 billion lawsuit filed against CBS News by Donald Trump. Trump alleges that an interview with then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris was manipulated to present her in a more favorable light. While there's no direct evidence linking the raid to O’Donnell's connection to CBS, the timing raises eyebrows. There has been no official comment from ICE, the White House, Tracy, or his restaurant regarding the raid.
The Trump lawsuit stems from a pre-2024 election interview with Harris. CBS released the raw footage and transcript following an FCC request, responding to allegations of “news distortion.” The FCC's investigation into CBS News continues. Legal experts largely dismiss Trump's lawsuit as meritless. The lawsuit is reportedly impacting Paramount Global’s planned merger with Skydance Media, due to concerns about potential ramifications from Trump’s feud with CBS News.
Adding to the complexity, Bill Owens, the executive producer of “60 Minutes,” resigned in April 2024, urging staff to resist governmental pressures in a departing message.