Published July 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Twelve states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
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Twelve states have filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal valued at roughly 110 billion dollars. The states argue the combination would harm competition in the media industry.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 hr ago, when Los Angeles Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 5 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 5 hr ago from The Hill. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
