Twelve states are suing to stop the Paramount-Warner deal that Washington already waved through

Twelve U.S. states have filed a lawsuit to block the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging it violates antitrust laws by reducing competition in theatrical distribution and cable licensing markets. The Justice Department had previously approved the deal without conditions, but the states argue it will harm consumers through higher prices and less content. Paramount defends the merger, citing competition from streaming giants and precedent from past M