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Skydance Media Addresses Senate Concerns Over Paramount Deal

8/1/2025

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Skydance Media has addressed worries from Senators Warren, Sanders, and Wyden about its acquisition of Paramount Global and alleged connections to the Trump administration. The company firmly denied any role in the cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" and assured compliance with anti-bribery laws, as the deal approaches its closing date on August 7.

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Skydance Media has addressed worries from Senators Warren, Sanders, and Wyden about its acquisition of Paramount Global and alleged connections to the Trump administration. The company firmly denied any role in the cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" and assured compliance with anti-bribery laws, as the deal approaches its closing date on August 7.