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Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?

Following the Federal Communications Commission approval Thursday, one of the triumvirate of current Paramount leaders, Chris McCarthy, said that he would be leaving the company.

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FCC greenlights $8B Paramount-Skydance merger

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FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Merger

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US clears way for $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger

The $8.4 billion merger between Paramount Global (PARA.O) and Skydance Media won approval from U.S. regulators on Thursday, clearing the way for a sale that evolved into a clash over press freedom in...

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“Trump Transaction Tax”: Skydance’s FCC Saga Raises Fears That It’s The Template For Future Media Merger Reviews

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US FCC clears way for $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger

South Park creators take aim at Trump, Paramount

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‘South Park’ Signs New Paramount Deal After Skydance Criticism

Hours before its Season 27 premiere tonight, “South Park” has reportedly struck a deal that’ll secure its future for the next five years.

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White House fires back after South Park mocks Trump and Paramount settlement

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‘South Park’ premiere skewers Trump and Paramount in fiery return

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South Park mocks Paramount deal and ‘pro-Trump messaging’ in season premiere

South Park poked fun at President Donald Trump and his recent deal with Paramount Global during its season 27 premiere, jokingly asking the show’s characters if they “want to end up like Colbert.”

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'South Park' mocks Trump amid Epstein controversy, shows president in bed with Satan

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‘South Park’ Creators Shred Paramount by Airing Outrageous Anti-Trump Episode Shortly After Their $1.5 Billion Payday

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‘South Park’ bashes Trump, Paramount in season premiere

Jesus Christ, a recurring character, also appears and warns characters to tread lightly with the Trump criticisms.

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‘South Park’ Creators Reveal Network Battle Over Premiere’s Trump Penis as They Joke: “We’re Terribly Sorry”

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‘South Park’ lays into Trump, Paramount after striking deal with company

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Trump's FCC Head Reacts To Paramount Merger Criticism: 'Time For A Change'

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was asked to respond to criticisms of the Trump administration's intervention in the free press.

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Trump’s FCC finally lets two media companies merge

The pending merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media was formally approved by the Trump administration on Thursday, concluding months of regulatory uncertainty.

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CBS names new ‘60 Minutes' head as criticism of Paramount grows

CBS News named a new executive producer of "60 Minutes" amid questions about the program's editorial independence after parent company Paramount paid $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump.

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Trump Celebrates $16 Million ‘60 Minutes’ Settlement—And Suggests He’ll Get Another $20 Million, Too

Trump’s post comes days after CBS came under renewed scrutiny for cancelling Trump critic Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show.”

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Commentary: Paramount appeased Trump — but now it has to battle Colbert and all his friends

The FCC still hasn’t approved the Paramount-Skydance merger, which may be where Colbert joins the saga. The cheeky host roasts Trump regularly on his show and is far more political than David Letterman, whom he replaced in 2015. On July 14, Colbert called the Paramount payment to Trump involving "60 Minutes" a “ big, fat bribe ,” on CBS’s own air.

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Charlamagne RIPS CBS & Paramount Over ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Cancellation

Charlamagne Tha God has publicly slammed CBS and Paramount for canceling ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ after bowing to pressure from President Donald Trump. Trump has been in hot water after his administration broke a campaign promise to release the Epstein files.

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Paramount and Skydance merger approved and Trump visits Powell at Federal Reserve: Morning Rundown

Plus, Hulk Hogan, the pro wrestler who brought the sport to new heights of mainstream popularity, died at the age of 71.

Elizabeth Warren Calls Out Paramount and Other Companies Caving to Trump

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has called on Paramound and Skydance to respond to questions about the details of a $36 million settlement agreement with Trump.