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Freedom of the Press Foundation Calls BS on Paramount-Trump Settlement After Merger Approval: ‘Shakedown Money’
"[Brendan] Carr can't justify his actions ... because the FCC meddling in broadcasters' content is illegal too," the ...
The FCC's Paramount/Skydance Decision Aims To Reshape Broadcast Journalism by Bureaucratic Fiat
Chairman Brendan Carr thinks his agency should strive to ensure that news coverage is fair and balanced—a role precluded by ...
Paramount, Skydance expected to close deal on Aug. 7
Paramount and Skydance announced Friday that, with the Trump administration’s approval, the highly anticipated merger between ...
What Paramount’s Settlement With Trump Says About Press Freedom
Trump's legal team lauded the agreement as a win for media accountability. But experts are concerned for the free press.
US clears way for $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger
The merger won approval from U.S. regulators, clearing the way for a sale that evolved into a clash over press freedom in the ...
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 ...
Paramount will pay $16 million in settlement with Trump over ’60 Minutes’ interview
Paramount told media outlets the money will go to Trump’s future presidential library, not to the president himself. It said ...
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Bribery Investigation Into Paramount-Trump Settlement as Blowback Widens
Democratic FCC commissioner Anna Gomez said Wednesday that “approving this transaction behind closed doors would be a ...
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What Paramount's Settlement With Trump Says About Free Press - AOL
The Paramount settlement comes after ABC News agreed to pay $15 million towards Trump’s presidential library to ... What the Paramount settlement means for press freedom and coverage of ...