Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Has State AGs Seeing More Than Just Antitrust Issues — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-has-state-ags-seeing-more-than-just-antitrust-issuesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. DOJ Clears Paramount-WBD Merger; State AGs Now Target Political Riskshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-has-state-ags-seeing-more-than-just-antitrust-issueshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-has-state-ags-seeing-more-than-just-antitrust-issues#u1929Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:22:17 +0000The Justice Department approved Paramount Global’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Friday, ending federal antitrust review. State attorneys general now focus on broader concerns beyond competition, including political influence and media consolidation. The deal still faces potential lawsuits from state officials. DOJ staff reportedly expected a blocked deal, raising scrutiny over the approval process.What's confirmed:The Justice Department approved Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on June 12, 2026.State attorneys general can still sue t