Skydance, Paramount and Federal Communications Commission
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On Thursday, the FCC voted 2-1 to approve the $8.4 billion merger between CBS parent Paramount Global (PARA.O) and Skydance Media after Skydance agreed to ensure CBS news and entertainment programming is free of bias, hire an ombudsman for at least two years to review complaints and end diversity programs.
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The Trump administration's new "AI Action Plan" recommends withholding federal funding from states with "burdensome" AI regulations.
McCarthy became co-CEO of Paramount, alongside George Cheeks and Brian Robbins, in April 2024. The trio took on the role after the ouster of Bob Bakish as the company was in its first round of negotiations with Skydance. McCarthy is also president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment and oversees the company’s streaming platforms Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr joined former commission chairs, lawmakers, and others at the 2025 Former FCC Chairs' Symposium in Washington, DC, as he discussed the Commission's "Build America Agenda."