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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.

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget has approved new information collection requirements under OMB Control Number 3060-1334, as adopted in the Federal Communications Commission's Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 24-121 (Second Report and Order). This Second Report and Order established the specific processing, licensing, and service rules for the voluntary, limited use of FM booster stations to originate content on a permanent basis and initiated the accompanying use of FCC Form 2100, Schedule 336 to notify the Commission of such operations. This document is consistent with the Second Report and Order, which stated that the Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for these amended rule sections and revise the rules accordingly.

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The Media Bureau enters into a Consent Decree with Univision whereby Univision agrees to pay $300,000 and implement a compliance plan and the Bureau agrees to terminate its investigations and grant pending license renewal applications.

The Bureau grants the application of La Familia De Fe Corp for a construction permit for a new LPFM station in Miami, Florida.

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Memorandum Opinion and Order granting applications for the transfer of control of Paramount Global from the current parties controlling Paramount's single majority shareholder, National Amusements, Inc., to certain investors in Skydance Media, LLC.

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Memorandum Opinion and Order granting applications for the transfer of control of Paramount Global from the current parties controlling Paramount's single majority shareholder, National Amusements, Inc., to certain investors in Skydance Media, LLC.

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.

The FCC celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act today by honoring individuals who have made lasting and impactful contributions to the advancement of accessible communications technologies and services.

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

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