Cory Booker Still Wants David Ellison To Testify On Paramount-WBD Merger; Hearing Speakers Warn Of Massive Layoffs, Less Diversity & Trump Influence
Senator Booker led a hearing criticizing the Paramount-WBD merger and called for CEO David Ellison to testify before Congress.
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Senator Cory Booker held a 'spotlight' hearing to warn against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing concerns over massive layoffs, reduced diversity, and alleged political influence from the Trump administration.
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