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The Department of Justice has approved Paramount's $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros Discovery.

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Who
Department of Justice, Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery, Donald Trump, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rob Bonta, Paramount CEO David Ellison, Ted Sarandos, UFC
What
The Department of Justice has approved Paramount's $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros Discovery.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:29:00 GMT · 5h 20m ago
Where
United States ·
Why
The approval comes as Paramount aims to strengthen its position against dominant technology platforms in the entertainment industry.
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How this affects you

The approval by the US Department of Justice advances a major media acquisition, but the deal still faces significant antitrust reviews from state attorneys general in the US and regulatory bodies in the UK and European Union.

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