The Writers Guild of America union is urging NY AG Letitia James to launch an investigation into the cancellation of Colbert’s late-night show.

The claim states that the Writers Guild of America (WGA) union is urging New York Attorney General Letitia James to launch an investigation into the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show. Multiple credible news sources and official statements from the WGA confirm this action. The WGA East and West Coast branches have expressed significant concerns about the circumstances surrounding the cancellation, including allegations of potential bribery and political pressure influencing Paramount's decision to end 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' in May 2026.

The union's call for an investigation is aimed at exploring these concerns and ensuring transparency regarding the cancellation decision. This is a recent development reported consistently across reputable media outlets such as The Hill, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, The Guardian, and official WGA statements, all dated within days of the announcement. There is no contradictory evidence disputing that the WGA has made this request to the New York Attorney General.

The claim is a straightforward factual statement about an action taken by a labor union, which is well documented and corroborated by multiple independent sources.