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FCC Approves $8 Billion Paramount-Skydance Merger Amid Controversy

7/27/2025

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The FCC has greenlit an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance, mandating an ombudsman to oversee political bias. Commissioner Brendan Carr stressed the importance of "fact-based" reporting, hinting at President Trump's sway over media. Critics warn this move jeopardizes journalistic independence, accusing the FCC of serving as a political instrument for the Trump administration.

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The FCC has greenlit an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance, mandating an ombudsman to oversee political bias. Commissioner Brendan Carr stressed the importance of "fact-based" reporting, hinting at President Trump's sway over media. Critics warn this move jeopardizes journalistic independence, accusing the FCC of serving as a political instrument for the Trump administration.