The Justice Department approved the $110 billion merger after investigation, with Paramount gaining control of CBS News.
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Updated Jun 13
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What happened
The Justice Department approved the $110 billion merger after investigation, with Paramount gaining control of CBS News.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The DOJ approved the $111B takeover, with Paramount owning CBS and Ellison heading the combined studio operations.1 source
DOJ approved the $110 billion merger after investigation, with Paramount gaining control of CBS News.1 source
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The entities involved
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Warner Bros. Discovery
American mass media and entertainment conglomerate
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CBS News
news division of the American television and radio service CBS
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- Merger discussions between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are ongoing, facing regulatory scrutiny and political commentary.
- California Attorneys General sued to block the proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, which involves blending CNN, HBO, Nickelodeon, and CBS.