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Lawmakers Demand Disclosure of Alleged CNN Favoritism Deal
5/13/2026
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- Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) asked Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison to disclose an offer to change CNN coverage for merger approval.
- They warned President Donald Trump expects the merger to yield favorable press for President Donald Trump.
- Paramount has not replied to the request.
- The merger is slated to close in the third quarter of 2026.
