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Paramount Skydance Secures $111 B Warner Deal, Raises CNN Independence Concerns

5/9/2026

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Paramount Skydance, led by executive David Ellison, won shareholder approval to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $111 billion, pending review.
Journalist Christiane Amanpour warned the takeover could end CNN’s editorial independence and jeopardize “60 Minutes.”
CBS and CNN staff, including 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, said they fear meddling after the deal.
Executive Larry Ellison spoke with a White House official about CNN changes, removing hosts disliked by President Donald Trump.

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Paramount Skydance, led by executive David Ellison, won shareholder approval to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $111 billion, pending review.
Journalist Christiane Amanpour warned the takeover could end CNN’s editorial independence and jeopardize “60 Minutes.”
CBS and CNN staff, including 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, said they fear meddling after the deal.
Executive Larry Ellison spoke with a White House official about CNN changes, removing hosts disliked by President Donald Trump.