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Trump Offers Dana White Press Secretary Role, Claims Joke After Mixed Responses
President Trump offered UFC CEO Dana White the role of White House Press Secretary on Truth Social, later claiming the announcement was a joke, while White appeared to accept the position on social media.
2 outletsBusinessDOJ Investigates TV Networks Over Suspension of White House Press Pool
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether major TV networks violated antitrust laws by suspending their participation in the White House TV press pool following President Trump's ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW. The networks reportedly boycotted coverage to protest the exclusion of CNN, which lasted four days and disrupted live broadcasts of events like Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.
3 outletsBusinessParamount-Warner Bros. Merger Settlement Talks Face Political and Legal Hurdles
Settlement talks between Paramount and 12 state attorneys general over the $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition remain stalled, with some AGs opposing proposed terms as too lenient. Key issues include CNN editorial independence, film release guarantees, and potential cable channel sales, while political pressures and legal deadlines complicate negotiations.
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