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Paramount–Skydance Merger Gets FCC Nod; New Era Promised for CBS Journalism
CBS recently canceled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” removing one of its marquee progressive platforms during the merger process.
CBS recently canceled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” removing one of its marquee progressive platforms during the merger process.
While Paramount previously called the case "meritless" and a challenge to First Amendment rights, the company ultimately chose to settle.
The FCC, bound by First Amendment protections, has historically avoided decisions based on editorial content, leaving Carr's potential actions under intense scrutiny.
CBS defends its editing as standard practice, warning the investigation could infringe on First Amendment rights and set a harmful precedent.
CBS denies wrongdoing, defending its editing practices as standard and accurate amid an ongoing FCC investigation.
The decision relied on the Supreme Court's Chevron ruling, requiring judges—not agencies—to interpret ambiguous laws, impacting the FCC's legal foundation for net neutrality rules.
Donald Trump stated he has no direct involvement with Project 2025 but acknowledges liking some of its ideas while disagreeing with others.
Biden is reportedly considering preemptive pardons for individuals, including Liz Cheney, Adam Schiff, Anthony Fauci, and Mark Milley, to protect them from potential retaliatory actions by the incoming Trump administration.