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FCC Chair Carr says California could drop lawsuit against Paramount, Warner Bros. merger if CNN is spun off
By Ryan Mancini and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr said Wednesday California could drop its joint lawsuit against Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery if CNN is spun off as its own media entity. “There was a story that broke a couple weeks ago that said that Californ...
Key takeaway “There was a story that broke a couple weeks ago that said that California was floating the idea, according to news reports, of [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The potential spinoff of CNN as a condition for California to drop its lawsuit against the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger has implications for El Paso 's media landscape. If CNN were to become an independent entity, it could lead to changes in the way local news is consumed and reported in the city. El Paso residents who rely on CNN for national and international news may see a shift in the network's coverage and priorities. Additionally, the spinoff could have repercussions for local media outlets, potentially altering the competitive landscape and influencing the types of stories that are covered. As the situation unfolds, El Pasoans should watch for how the proposed changes could impact the availability and diversity of news sources in the city, and what this might mean for the local community's access to information.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr said Wednesday California could drop its joint lawsuit against Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery if CNN is spun off as its own media entity. “There was a story that broke a couple weeks ago that said that Californ...
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