Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ, source says

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: CNBC

Published Fri, Jun 12 2026.4:35 PM EDT Updated 9 Min Ago


The U.S. Department of Justice has signed off on Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC Friday.

Paramount didn’t immediately respond to comment. Politico first reported the government approval.

While the company received the greenlight, it could still face legal challenges from state attorneys general, including Rob Bonta in California, according to prior reports.

Paramount CEO David Ellison told investors during the company’s April earnings call that the deal was on track to close by September. The proposed merger has already received WBD shareholder approval.

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/paramount-wbd-merger-approval-doj.html

[Lovie777]

1. DOJ?..................

[BumRushDaShow]

2. Multiple agencies participate in merger reviews.

In this case for DOJ, I expect the merger stuff is run through their "Antitrust Division" - https://www.justice.gov/atr/about-division

[bmichaelh]

3. Wonder who at CNN leaves

If the merger goes through and Bari Weiss becomes in charge of both CBS News and CNN, wonder how many CNN anchors or contributors will quit?

One CNN contributor, Kara Swisher, has already vowed to quit CNN if the merger goes through.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/kara-swisher-cnn-ellisons-took-control-1236545723/