David Ellison is acquiring CNN and CBS News, while Elon Musk's wealth supports Colorado households.

The entities involved

• David Ellison →

  researcher (ORCID 0000-0003-1239-7757)

  • Ellison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.Mon 17:21
  • Bari Weiss was installed as CBS News editor-in-chief by David Ellison and subsequently fired senior staff, including Cecilia Vega.Sat 09:40
• CNN →

  American news channel

  • Reports detail the bureau's handling of counterterrorism cases, involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bloomberg Law, and CNN.Mon 16:46
  • Fox News, New York Post, and CNN are facing criticism regarding the quality of their media coverage.Mon 16:22
• CBS News →

  news division of the American television and radio service CBS

  • A merger review involving CNN and CBS News is underway, with concerns about competition in the media and potential job cuts.Sun 23:46
  • Fetterman spoke to CBS News in Austin on September 27, 2026.Sun 20:09

Related events

• David Ellison is pursuing ownership of CNN and seeking a takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, while Donald Trump cites CNN regarding the deals.Aug 4
• The corporate drama surrounding the acquisition of CNN and CBS News is ongoing, with states seeking settlements and operational changes being proposed.Sep 21
• David Ellison is poised to complete an $111 billion purchase that would merge CNN and CBS News.Jun 29
• Donald Trump's activities are discussed on CNN, while Elon Musk announces plans to invest money into Texas.Sep 3
• Concerns are rising about the Paramount purchase and how it might interfere with HBO documentaries, driven by CEO Ellison's leadership and political views regarding Trump.Jun 7