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The U.S. Department of Justice has approved Paramount’s pending $110 billion (now quoted as '$111 billion' in the article's title) purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Who
U.S. Department of Justice, Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery, Senator Elizabeth Warren, California AG Rob Bonta, UK Competition and Markets Authority, European Commission, Donald Trump, David Ellison
What
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved Paramount’s pending $110 billion (now quoted as '$111 billion' in the article's title) purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:29:00 GMT · 5h 18m ago
Where
United States, United Kingdom, Europe ·
Why
The Department of Justice conducted a review and granted approval, with Paramount stating the deal is pro-competitive and will create a stronger company better positioned to compete against dominant technology platforms.
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The DOJ's approval removes a major regulatory hurdle for Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in the U.S., potentially impacting the media landscape and competition within the entertainment industry. However, the deal still faces scrutiny from state attorneys general in the U.S. and ongoing antitrust investigations in the UK and European Union.
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