California deal on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger spurs frustration, questions about political pressure

Los Angeles Times - Sep 23, 2026

Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's agreement clearing the $111-billion merger followed intense pressure from state leaders including Gov. Gavin Newsom and dissent among fellow Democratic state attorneys general.

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