Judge halts $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. deal for 14 days
What's next: A lawsuit by 12 states will test whether the merger would illegally cut competition in film, cable and streaming.
The New York Times, NPR
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Trump threatened TV licenses after networks skipped live speech
Why it matters: Broadcasters have wide First Amendment protections, and the clash deepens a long-running fight over airing false election claims.
The Straits Times, The Hill +1
DHS chief leaves open ICE presence at 2026 polling places
What's new: Markwayne Mullin tied DHS election planning to citizenship checks and claimed voter-roll reviews found thousands registered for mailed ballots.
The Hill, Fox News
DOJ clears Paramount’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery
What’s next: Paramount said it plans to close the deal soon, while California and EU antitrust scrutiny remains in play.
US clears Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion Warner Bros takeover
What’s next: California is still reviewing the deal and could sue, even after federal antitrust officials let the merger proceed.