The proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery has received a key approval from the U.S. Department of Justice. Regulators concluded the deal is likely to increase competition and benefit consumers, despite concerns raised by industry figures. The companies claim the merger will expand content access for viewers. However, critics, including actors and writers, fear potential job losses and a reduction in new productions. The acquisition would bring CNN under the ownership of Paramount, led by David Ellison, whose father has close ties to former President Donald Trump, who has publicly criticized CNN. While the Justice Department has signed off, the deal still faces scrutiny from other regulatory bodies, including the European Commission.