Category: CNN

The ‘Kid’ Takes Over: David Ellison Becomes a Hollywood Colossus

The New York Times – Business:
With Paramount and Warner Bros. under his control, Mr. Ellison will be “the Hollywood equivalent of Superman, Caesar and Midas combined.” But challenges remain.
CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board

The New York Times – Business:
The looming ownership of the network by David Ellison has caused anxiety in its newsroom for months.
What Is the White House Press Pool, and Why Did It Suspend TV Coverage of Trump?

The New York Times – Business:
By banning CNN, the White House has thrown a staple of TV news coverage into disarray.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to Sue Trump Administration

The New York Times – Business:
In a joint statement, CNN, MS NOW and Politico argued that President Trump’s decision to bar them from the White House grounds violates their First Amendment rights.
White House Removes CNN From TV Pool Duties

The New York Times – Business:
The move was an escalation of President Trump’s clashes with the news media and left uncertain which network would cover his visit to New York to address the United Nations General Assembly.
MS NOW Reporter Barred From White House After Trump Imposes Press Ban

The New York Times – Business:
The president said on Friday he would ban CNN, Politico and MS NOW. Any prohibition will probably face a legal challenge.
Paramount Weighs Some Concessions in Bid to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger

The New York Times – Business:
Seeking to settle a lawsuit with 12 states, Paramount has discussed measures to protect the editorial independence of CNN and the divestiture of Comedy Central.
Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House

The New York Times – Business:
In an insult-laden post on Truth Social, President Trump said he was instituting the ban because of reporting from the outlets that he deemed “fake news.”
Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller’s Strange CNN Interview

The New York Times – Business:
In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.
Judge Sets Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Trial for March

The New York Times – Business:
Paramount, which struck a $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., had requested a November trial for an antitrust lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.
David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The issue is whether I can be trusted as a steward of CNN.
Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure.