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Senators Demand Answers on Alleged Trump ‘Side Deal’ in Paramount-Skydance Acquisition

Senators Demand Answers on Alleged Trump ‘Side Deal’ in Paramount-Skydance Acquisition

Senators Demand Answers on Alleged Trump ‘Side Deal’ in Paramount-Skydance Acquisition A trio of prominent Democratic senators—Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Ron Wyden—have launched a formal inquiry into the impending acquisition of Paramount, parent company of CBS, by David Ellison’s Skydance Media. In a letter sent Monday, the lawmakers pressed Ellison for details on a potential ‘secret side deal’ with Donald Trump, raising concerns over possible violations of bribery laws and any influence on the decision to cancel the late-night…

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Paramount’s Trump Settlement Sparks Fear and Criticism Among CBS News Staffers

Paramount’s Trump Settlement Sparks Fear and Criticism Among CBS News Staffers

Paramount’s Trump Settlement Sparks Fear and Criticism Among CBS News Staffers Paramount Global is facing intense scrutiny following its decision to settle a lawsuit with former President Trump, a move widely perceived as capitulation under political pressure. Despite strong legal grounds to contest the suit, the settlement has left many within CBS News, producer of ’60 Minutes,’ deeply uneasy about future editorial independence. Journalism experts and press freedom advocates are raising alarms, suggesting that rewarding such tactics will only embolden…

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