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The FCC in a 2-1 decision fueled by its Republican majority on Thursday approved the $8 billion merger of Paramount Global with Skydance Media. But, as Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sees it, it was the Trump administration that gave the green light on the deal. And, in her view, that makes the deal look crooked.

That's a question asked by a Senior Analyst at MoffettNathanson, who notes, "While we are not offering commentary on the political dimensions of the process, it is worth acknowledging the visible fallout: the disruption of several long-standing and culturally significant franchises in the lead-up to the transition."

As he condemned the agency's OK of the $8 billion merger between Skydance and Paramount Global, New Jersey Democrat Frank Pallone Jr. revealed that he will be launching an investigation "into the circumstances of this approval," including the conduct of the FCC, David Ellison-led Skydance and the CBS parent.

The FCC on Thursday approved Skydance’s $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global and its subsidiaries, including the ultimate parent company of the CBS network of owned and operated broadcast television stations, by granting a series of applications that transfer FCC licenses and authorizations.

C-SPAN CEO Sam Feist has unveiled a senior leadership realignment and a new addition to the executive team, moves he says are aimed at "enhancing organizational focus, fostering innovation, and strengthening C-SPAN’s public service in a dynamic media environment."

Comcast Corporation has revealed the "expected members" of the first Board of Directors of VERSANT Media Group, Comcast’s planned spin-off of select media brands and digital businesses.

It also said the commission should keep existing foreign sponsored programming rules

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It began in 1991, and will officially conclude its life as a television show seen on E! Entertainment Television on September 25. E! News has been cancelled by the network that will soon be housed under the Versant spin-off company featuring various NBCUniversal cable network brands.

Gomez dissented on deregulation initiative, but 2—1 commissioner majority gave it a nod

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