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FCC clears Paramount, Skydance merger

MarketWatch on MSN · 3d

FCC shows that its holdup of the Paramount-Skydance merger was political all along

In a statement, FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the deal was allowed to go through only after the new owners agreed to make ideological changes to its news programming and end DEI policies

MSNBC on MSN · 3d

Just 3 weeks after controversial Paramount settlement, FCC approves merger deal

As July began, Paramount paid $16 million to settle a Trump civil suit. As July ended, Trump's FCC appointees approved Paramount’s $8 billion merger deal.

The Hollywood Reporter on MSN · 4d

Paramount-Skydance Merger Approved by FCC, Clearing Way for $8 Billion Deal Close

The FCC, led by Brendan Carr, said that it approved the transfer of the company's broadcast licenses to Skydance and David Ellison.

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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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Dissenting FCC Commissioner: Paramount Chose “Capitulation Over Courage” In Dealing With Trump

Despite this regrettable outcome, this Administration is not done with its assault on the First Amendment. In fact, it may ...

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Read FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez's Scathing Dissent After Skydance-Paramount Approval: 'Direct Violation of the First Amendment'

FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez issued a scathing statement of dissent following the FCC's approval of the Paramount and ...

ADWEEK on MSN3d

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" ...

Mediaite on MSN3d

Trump’s FCC Chair Defends Pressure Campaign on Media Corporations: ‘Time for a Change’

Brendan Carr defended new Skydance-Paramount newsroom oversight, saying it's “time for a change” and aims to restore trust in ...

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