( August 12, 2026, 17:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Representative Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, invited Paramount Chief Executive Officer David Ellison to answer the committee’s questions about "your Donald Trump-enabled shopping spree to consolidate news organizations, movie studios, cable channels, and streaming services." In a letter to the CEO, Raskin said he has repeatedly sought answers about Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros in light of reports that "your company is colluding with President Trump and his Administration to curtail media independence, spread political censorship, and suppress." See file attachment. ...
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