But the agreement came with one major caveat: The media company must appoint a “bias monitor.” According to reporting from The Wrap, an FCC “ombudsman” would work directly with New Paramount’s president, Jeff Shell, to review “any complaints of bias or other concerns” regarding CBS News, a subsidiary under Paramount.

After finally getting approval from the Federal Communications Commission, Skydance Media is just weeks away from completing its $8-billion merger with Paramount Global, leading to sweeping changes for some of the most iconic media brands.

The White House - which was apparently watching The View in real time on Wednesday — fired off a statement attacking co-host Joy Behar and alluding to the long-running daytime talker being “the next to be pulled off air.