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Trump's FCC Head Reacts To Paramount Merger Criticism: 'Time For A Change'
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was asked to respond to criticisms of the Trump administration's intervention in the free press.
Trump’s FCC Chair Defends Pressure Campaign on Media Corporations: ‘Time for a Change’
Brendan Carr defended new Skydance-Paramount newsroom oversight, saying it's “time for a change” and aims to restore trust in media and unwind DEI policies.
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
Paramount had said it expected to close the $8.4 billion merger in the first half of 2025. But the first half of the year came and went, and the merger remained under review by the FCC and its chair Brendan Carr, who had been appointed to the role earlier this year by President Trump.
Dissenting FCC Commissioner slams Trump admin and Paramount-Skydance merger
The FCC approved the $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media. The deal follows months of tension, including Paramount paying $16 million to President Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview with former Vice President Harris.
FCC Chairman: President Trump is fundamentally reshaping the media landscape
Brendan Carr, FCC Chairman, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to respond to allegations that the Trump Administration pressured Paramount into a settlement agreement before approving a merger with Skydance.
Trump’s FCC finally lets two media companies merge
The pending merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media was formally approved by the Trump administration on Thursday, concluding months of regulatory uncertainty.
FCC chair talks 'consequences' for “The View ”after Joy Behar's Donald Trump jab: 'Need a course-correction' in media
Brendan Carr told Fox News that networks will "run into issues like [Stephen] Colbert" if they don't check bias and continue ...
The FCC approves Paramount’s $8B deal with Skydance after months of chaos and political intrigue
Federal regulators on Thursday approved Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance, clearing the way to close a deal that ...
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr ‘Pleased' With Skydance Commitment to Reform CBS
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday he was “pleased” with commitments from Skydance Media to reform CBS, as the agency ...
FCC chairman sounds clarion call to return to 'unbiased, trustworthy journalism'
Brendan Carr discussed media course correction following Colbert's show cancellation and criticizes partisan content, ...
FCC Chairman Talks About ‘The View' Facing "Consequences" After Trump White House Lashed Out At Joy Behar
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr weighed in on ABC’s The View, after the Trump White House chided co-host Joy Behar for her biting ...
“This Is a Dangerous Thing”: Why One FCC Commissioner Is Sounding the Alarm on Paramount’s Deal
When the FCC approved the Paramount-Skydance merger Thursday, one commissioner blasted the decision, calling it an act of “ ...
FCC Chairman Praises Skydance for Committing to ‘Serious Changes’ at CBS
Brendan Carr says he's "pleased" with the David Ellison led-studio's commitment to appoint an ombudsman and end DEI at ...
"Trump Transaction Tax": Skydance's FCC Saga Raises Fears That It's The Template For Future Media Merger Reviews
Hours after announcing the approval of Skydance’s merger with Paramount, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr touted the company’s ...
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CBS News Is Not Out of the Woods Yet: FCC Chair Says ‘News Distortion’ Investigation of the ‘60 Minutes’ Harris Interview Is Ongoing
Brendan Carr says they have not made a ‘final’ decision on the news distortion matter. Federal Communication Commission ...