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Trump's FCC approves Skydance-Paramount merger

Associated Press News · 1d

The FCC approves Paramount’s $8B deal with Skydance after months of chaos and political intrigue

Federal regulators on Thursday approved Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance, clearing the way to close a deal that combined Hollywood glitz with political intrigue.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger

Paramount had said it expected to close the $8.4 billion merger in the first half of 2025. But the first half of the year came and went, and the merger remained under review by the FCC and its chair Brendan Carr, who had been appointed to the role earlier this year by President Trump.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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.

Trump, FCC Want to Reshape Media Landscape Starting With CBS

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Trump, FCC want to reshape the media landscape starting with CBS

On Thursday, the FCC voted 2-1 to approve the $8.4 billion merger between CBS parent Paramount Global (PARA.O) and Skydance Media after Skydance agreed to ensure CBS news and entertainment programming is free of bias, hire an ombudsman for at least two years to review complaints and end diversity programs.

FCC to Appoint a Babysitter to Make Sure CBS Isn’t Anti-Trump

FCC commissioner Brendan Carr says CBS will have a "bias monitor" who reports directly to the president of Paramount.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Trump’s FCC finally lets two media companies merge

The pending merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media was formally approved by the Trump administration on Thursday, concluding months of regulatory uncertainty.

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FCC chairman sounds clarion call to return to 'unbiased, trustworthy journalism'

Brendan Carr discussed media course correction following Colbert's show cancellation and criticizes partisan content, ...

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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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Paramount: The FCC Just Unlocked The Next Chapter

Paramount’s Skydance merger brings fresh leadership, cost synergies, and asset monetization to fuel a turnaround and reduce ...

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“Trump Transaction Tax”: Skydance’s FCC Saga Raises Fears That It’s The Template For Future Media Merger Reviews

Hours after announcing the approval of Skydance’s merger with Paramount, FCC chairman Brendan Carr touted the company’s ...

ADWEEK on MSN1d

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Said Agency ‘Overstepping its Authority' in Paramount Merger

She said it was "a deal that was linked to a payout to settle a baseless lawsuit and other troubling concessions" ...

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr ‘Pleased’ With Skydance Commitment to Reform CBS

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he was encouraged by Skydance commitments to reform CBS once a merger is complete.

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