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Trump's FCC approves Skydance-Paramount merger

Associated Press News · 19h

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 · 20h

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 · 22h

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 · 20h

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, ...

CNET on MSN2d

Gig Speeds for Every American? Trump FCC Moves to Drop One of the Group’s Most Ambitious Goals

One of the federal government’s most ambitious broadband targets may soon be abandoned. On August 7, the FCC will vote on a ...

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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 ...

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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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