US Government Approves Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
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Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, US Department of Justice
USA
June 2026
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The US Department of Justice has approved Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery without conditions. The deal is valued at approximately $111 billion. Concerns remain regarding the editorial independence of CNN under the new ownership.
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