The Justice Department has given the merger between CBS News’ parent company, Paramount Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery the green light. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has the latest. Source link
The Justice Department has signed off on Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a person familiar with the matter told NBC News, clearing the way for a merger that will unite two historic Hollywood studios and reshape the American entertainment industry. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more
FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient – CBS News Watch CBS News The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that’s been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details. Source link
Washington — The House approved an effort on Thursday to send fresh assistance to Ukraine after a few Republican members joined with Democrats to force a vote on the issue. The procedural tactic, known as a discharge petition, was launched by Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York nearly a year ago. A discharge petition … Read more
Washington — President Trump has approved a plan to fire Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, according to two sources. The president dodged questions about Makary’s potential ouster on Friday. The timing of his potential termination remains unknown, and the president could always change his mind. Makary didn’t appear Monday in the Oval Office … Read more
Tennessee approves congressional map carving up majority-Black district – CBS News Watch CBS News Tennessee lawmakers approved a new congressional map on Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports. Source link
Washington — The House on Wednesday approved the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots — moves that Democrats have warned would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. In a 218 to 213 vote, one Democrat voted with all Republicans in favor of the bill. Rep. Henry Cueller … Read more
Washington — The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will soon end the 76-day shutdown that has left many critical agencies struggling to maintain operations and pay employees. The bill was approved by voice vote, sending it to President Trump’s desk. … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President Donald Trump launched ahead of this year’s midterms. The vote came just two days after Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his proposal and the same day that the … Read more
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved and replaced by a company focused on the public good by the week’s end, as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect. It’s a long-awaited decision for thousands of families impacted by the opioid crisis, which has been linked to an … Read more