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Paramount-Warner Bros. deal
Coverage of Paramount-Warner Bros. deal in the Nexus archive.
- Trump's DOJ cleared the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal before its own staff could weigh in
Trump's DOJ cleared the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal before its own staff could act. Career antitrust lawyers were leaning toward recommending a lawsuit, but senior officials closed the investigation and approved the $110 billion deal.
- Changes at CBS put pressure on California AG to challenge Paramount-Warner Bros. deal
The DOJ is expected to approve the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, but political concerns over turmoil at CBS may pressure California's Attorney General to challenge the deal. Experts suggest Democratic AGs could take action despite the anticipated federal approval.