Paramount-Warner Deal Faces Democrats’ Scrutiny: Semafor

Feb. 19, 2026, 1:35 PM UTC

A group of key Senate Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren, is urging scrutiny of Paramount-Warner deal, Semafor reports.

  • Paramount CEO David Ellison is asked to preserve all communications with President Trump, the DOJ and lobbyists related to the deal, Semafor reports, citing a letter from democrats provided by Senator Cory Booker’s office
  • NOTE: Democrats don’t have the majority needed to block the deal

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