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FCC Clears Skydance-Paramount Merger, More

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.

CBS News on MSN · 10h

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.

MSNBC on MSN · 17h

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.

Trump, FCC Want to Reshape Media Landscape Starting With CBS

Gizmodo · 12h

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.

Reuters on MSN · 11h

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

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump and the Federal Communications Commission have vowed to force American broadcast media outlets to make significant changes. CBS may be just the beginning.

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.

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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FCC chair pleased with Skydance vow to make changes at CBS

CBS parent Paramount needs approval from the FCC for an $8.4-billion merger with Skydance Media. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said ...

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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 ...

LISTEN: Skydance Media Offers Olive Branches to FCC; Why Steve Stoute is Variety’s Music Mogul of the Year

On 'Daily Variety' podcast, Skydance Media's overtures accelerate FCC approval of Paramount Global deal; Why Steve Stoute is ...

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FCC Chairman Praises Skydance's "Commitment To Serious Changes At CBS"; Democratic Commissioner Blasts "Cowardly" Capitulation

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr praised Skydance Media’s commitment to hire an ombudsman for CBS News after it completes its merger with Paramount Global. The commitment was outlined in a filing with the ...

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