Ellison defends $111 billion Paramount-Warner deal as suits delay close
What's next: Paramount has pushed the merger closing into next year as California's antitrust case and a Writers Guild lawsuit move ahead.
The New York Times, The Hill +1
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Judge halts $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. deal for 14 days
What's next: A lawsuit by 12 states will test whether the merger would illegally cut competition in film, cable and streaming.
The New York Times, NPR
Trump threatened TV licenses after networks skipped live speech
Why it matters: Broadcasters have wide First Amendment protections, and the clash deepens a long-running fight over airing false election claims.
The Straits Times, The Hill +1
DHS chief leaves open ICE presence at 2026 polling places
What's new: Markwayne Mullin tied DHS election planning to citizenship checks and claimed voter-roll reviews found thousands registered for mailed ballots.
The Hill, Fox News
DOJ clears Paramount’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery
What’s next: Paramount said it plans to close the deal soon, while California and EU antitrust scrutiny remains in play.
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.