Published September 21, 2026 at 11:33 AM ET · Updated September 21, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET
Democrats agree to Paramount merger settlement with protections for CNN
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Paramount has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general, clearing the way for its merger with Warner Bros. The settlement, reached with Democratic officials, includes protections for CNN.
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