Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery
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Development
Paramount CEO David Ellison defends his politics after accusations of MAGA turn at CBS News
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EU Clears Paramount's Warner Bid, With Conditions; Deal Value Disputed
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The US Department of Justice approved the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
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David Ellison hosted a dinner in Washington, D.C. in honor of Donald Trump.
In April 2026, Skydance CEO David Ellison hosted a dinner in Washington, D.C. in honor of Donald Trump. Bari Weiss was reportedly in attendance at the event.
Following the dinner, CBS News staffers expressed concerns that the meeting created a perception of coziness between the news division and the Trump administration.