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FCC shows that its holdup of the Paramount-Skydance merger was political all along

In a statement, FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the deal was allowed to go through only after the new owners agreed to make ideological changes to its news programming and end DEI policies

MSNBC on MSN · 4d

Just 3 weeks after controversial Paramount settlement, FCC approves merger deal

As July began, Paramount paid $16 million to settle a Trump civil suit. As July ended, Trump's FCC appointees approved Paramount’s $8 billion merger deal.

The Hollywood Reporter on MSN · 4d

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 only be beginning," Anna M. Gomez said.

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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 ...

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“This Is a Dangerous Thing”: Why One FCC Commissioner Is Sounding the Alarm on Paramount’s Deal

When the FCC approved the Paramount-Skydance merger Thursday, one commissioner blasted the decision, calling it an act of “ ...

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Read FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez's Scathing Dissent After Skydance-Paramount Approval: 'Direct Violation of the First Amendment'

FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez issued a scathing statement of dissent following the FCC's approval of the Paramount and ...

ADWEEK on MSN4d

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Said Agency ‘Overstepping its Authority' in Paramount Merger

She said it was "a deal that was linked to a payout to settle a baseless lawsuit and other troubling concessions" ...

Mediaite on MSN4d

Trump’s FCC Chair Defends Pressure Campaign on Media Corporations: ‘Time for a Change’

Brendan Carr defended new Skydance-Paramount newsroom oversight, saying it's “time for a change” and aims to restore trust in ...

The Lowell Sun26d

Behind the Bylines: Why the Paramount settlement is a troubling trend ...

The president claimed CBS’s 60 Minutes, which Paramount owns, misled viewers by editing an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. As part of the settlement, the money will go toward ...

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