DOJ clears Paramount-Skydance's Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, citing competition safeguards

The U.S. Department of Justice cleared Paramount Skydance's $111‑billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the merger is not likely to harm competition or consumers; regulators noted streaming, linear TV, and production markets would remain competitive and that the deal could be pro‑competitive, with a September closing target, though Europe/UK reviews and potential state challenges could still influence the outcome.