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FCC clears Paramount, Skydance merger

The FCC's approval, which was necessary for the deal to move forward, caps a long-running corporate saga over the fate of Paramount, which owns Paramount+, the Paramount Pictures movie and television studios, the CBS television network and CBS News and Stations. Paramount also owns Nickelodeon, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and other media brands.

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FCC greenlights $8B Paramount-Skydance merger

The Federal Communications Commission Thursday approved Skydance's $8 billion acquisition of Paramount, paving the way for "one of the most highly scrutinized media deals in the last decade," said The New York Times.

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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.

Trump, FCC Want to Reshape Media Landscape Starting With CBS

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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 ...

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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Trump’s FCC Chair Says CBS Vow to Drop ‘Bias’ and ‘DEI’ Made the ‘Difference’ in Paramount Deal Approval

Brendan Carr said CBS’s decision to “get rid” of DEI and “bias” was what “made the difference” in FCC decision to approve ...

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Video Clip: FCC Chair Carr on Commission's "Build America Agenda"

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr joined former commission chairs, lawmakers, and others at the 2025 Former FCC Chairs' Symposium in Washington, DC, as he discussed the ...

FCC Commissioner Dodges Direct Fox News Question On Colbert Firing

Fox News host Bill Hemmer asked a very direct question to the chair of the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday morning—and Brendan Carr gave a very indirect answer.

FCC to eliminate gigabit speed goal and scrap analysis of broadband prices

The Federal Communications Commission is ditching Biden-era standards for measuring progress toward the goal of universal ...

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Skydance tells FCC it will scrap DEI, appoint media bias official at CBS News

The company said it will conduct a “comprehensive review” of CBS after the merger goes through to ensure the network is ...

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