Senate Democrats demand FCC probe in Warner Bros. deal
Leader Schumer signed a letter demanding an FCC probe into foreign funding for Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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A group of Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer is urging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to investigate the foreign funding sources behind Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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