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FCC Investigates CBS for News Distortion Amid Merger Concerns

3/26/2025

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The FCC is probing CBS for possible news distortion during a "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris, which could jeopardize Paramount's merger with Skydance. The Center for American Rights is calling for transparency and diversity in CBS's practices. Investors are increasingly anxious about the merger's implications and potential regulatory hurdles.

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The FCC is probing CBS for possible news distortion during a "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris, which could jeopardize Paramount's merger with Skydance. The Center for American Rights is calling for transparency and diversity in CBS's practices. Investors are increasingly anxious about the merger's implications and potential regulatory hurdles.