- A proposed $110 billion merger involving Paramount and WBD is currently under review by antitrust regulators, facing subpoenas from various state Attorneys General, including those in California.
- Merger discussions between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are ongoing, facing regulatory scrutiny and political commentary.
A judge ordered companies to halt the $81 billion Paramount merger, while Paramount cited regulatory greenlights from Trump's administration.
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Updated Jul 20
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What happened
A judge ordered companies to halt the $81 billion Paramount merger, while Paramount cited regulatory greenlights from Trump's administration.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Brenna Bird, acting as personal attorney for Donald Trump, is involved in the Paramount/WBD merger talks, advocating for the deal to grant owners control.Sub-event
Judge orders halt to $81B merger; Paramount cites Trump administration greenlights.1 source
Judge pauses merger after states raise serious questions.1 source
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Merger discussions between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are ongoing, facing regulatory scrutiny and political commentary.Also in this story
- Political interference and settlement suggestions complicate Paramount's merger talks, prompting threats of studio relocation.
- Merger discussions between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are progressing, with the deal structure including CNN and HBO under common ownership.
- The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the proposed $111 billion merger involving Paramount, Skydance, and Warner Bros.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)