Trump asks Supreme Court to revive mail ballot limits
Why it matters: The emergency appeal lands 99 days before the midterms as 23 states argue the order could disrupt election administration.
The New York Times, CNBC +1
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#Rob Bonta
Paramount freezes $111 billion Warner deal until lawsuits are resolved
Why it matters: The delay could cost Paramount about $650 million every 90 days starting Oct. 1, with a $7 billion fee if the merger misses a June 2027 deadline.
The Hill, Tribunnews
Paramount delays Warner deal to June 2027 as states press suit
What's new: The delay could add about $1.7 billion in quarterly fees, and Paramount still faces a $7 billion breakup penalty if the merger collapses.
Paramount delays Warner deal to June 2027 as states press suit
What’s new: the delay could add about $1.7 billion in fees, while a collapse would trigger a $7 billion breakup payment.
EU clears $110 billion Paramount-WBD merger with 10-year film remedy
What's next: The deal is still frozen in the US for at least two weeks as 12 states seek to block it before a Sept. 30 deadline.
BBC News (US & Canada), CNBC +1
Paramount targets Sept. close for WBD deal as states seek halt
What's next: A court fight over a temporary restraining order could delay the merger and trigger a $650 million quarterly ticking fee after Sept. 30.
12 states sue to block Paramount’s $31-a-share bid for WBD
Why it matters: The case targets a deal that would unite CBS, HBO Max, CNN, MTV and BET under one company.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
DOJ threatens lawsuit over California handgun sales ban set for July 1
What's next: California has until 5 p.m. Tuesday to enter talks or face a federal court challenge over AB 1127.
Fox News, The Hill
US clears Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion Warner Bros takeover
What’s next: California is still reviewing the deal and could sue, even after federal antitrust officials let the merger proceed.