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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Justin Baragona

House Democrats launch investigation into Paramount merger and ‘bribe’ to Trump

The ranking members of the House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce committees are launching an investigation into Skydance’s $8 billion merger with Paramount and whether the $16 million settlement with Donald Trump constituted a “bribe,” the committees announced Thursday.

The Hill first reported on the launch of the congressional probe and a letter sent to Paramount leadership, which The Independent has also reviewed.

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