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Broadcast Lawsuits Target Mergers and White House Access

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Media giants are fighting legal battles on two fronts—corporate consolidation and press access—showing how power plays out in courts and newsrooms alike.
💡 Why it matters
These lawsuits could reshape media ownership rules and presidential press relations, affecting what news reaches the public.

California settled its lawsuit against the Paramount/Warner merger, frustrating advocates, while CNN, MSNOW, and Politico plan to sue over Trump's White House ban amid suspended TV coverage.

📡 Where we spotted it (2)
Ars Technica
California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates
7d ago
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BBC News
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban
7d ago
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