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FCC Greenlights $8 Billion Paramount-Skydance Merger After Skydance Vows To End DEI Programs

Skydance said this week it planned to add an ombudsman who would review “any complaints of bias” and end diversity, equity and inclusion programs targeted by the Trump administration.

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FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger

The Federal Communications Commission has cleared the way for Paramount Global to complete its merger with Skydance Media, announcing Thursday that it has approved the deal. The decision removes a final hurdle for the media and entertainment companies to close their transaction. Paramount is the parent company of CBS.

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US clears way for $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger

The merger won approval from U.S. regulators, clearing the way for a sale that evolved into a clash over press freedom in the era of President Donald Trump.

Freedom of the Press Foundation Calls BS on Paramount-Trump Settlement After Merger Approval: ‘Shakedown Money’

"[Brendan] Carr can't justify his actions ... because the FCC meddling in broadcasters' content is illegal too," the ...

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The FCC's Paramount/Skydance Decision Aims To Reshape Broadcast Journalism by Bureaucratic Fiat

Chairman Brendan Carr thinks his agency should strive to ensure that news coverage is fair and balanced—a role precluded by ...

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Paramount, Skydance expected to close deal on Aug. 7

Paramount and Skydance announced Friday that, with the Trump administration’s approval, the highly anticipated merger between ...

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“This Is a Dangerous Thing”: Why One FCC Commissioner Is Sounding the Alarm on Paramount’s Deal

When the FCC approved the Paramount-Skydance merger Thursday, one commissioner blasted the decision, calling it an act of “ ...

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FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Delivers Blistering Statement On Skydance-Paramount Approval, Says Companies Chose “Capitulation Over Courage”

Skydance has emphasized that the commitments are voluntary. Previously, Skydance and Paramount had argued against conditions ...

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Trump's FCC Head Reacts To Paramount Merger Criticism: 'Time For A Change'

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was asked to respond to criticisms of the Trump administration's intervention in the free press.

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What Paramount's Trump settlement means for press freedom

What Paramount's multi-million dollar settlement with Trump means for press freedom. Paramount agreed to pay Donald Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview with ...

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