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Obama Endorses Feinstein
California News ı By Marivic Cabural Summers - May 5, 2018

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Obama Supports California’s Feinstein in Re-election Bid for U.S. Senate

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America ı By Gabrielle Seunagal - May 5, 2018

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CNN Journalist Cites Calling President Trump Racist as His “Obligation”

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America ı By Robert Wilson - May 4, 2018

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Trump’s Stormy Legal Affair

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America ı By Gabrielle Seunagal - May 4, 2018

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Is the Conservative Alternative to Obamacare Steadily Approaching?

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America ı By Gabrielle Seunagal - May 4, 2018

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Twitter Prompts Users to Change Passwords After Discovering A “Bug”

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Trump Admits $130K Payment to Stormy Daniels; Denies Affair  
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U.S. News May 3, 2018

Nancy Pelosi Affirms Forthcoming Run for Speaker of the House

On Tuesday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi affirmed that she will, in…

By Gabrielle Seunagal Gabrielle Seunagal is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and voice actor, who worked with USA Herald from June 2017 to November 2024. She is passionate about fitness, travel, and combating human rights abuses like human trafficking and child marriage.
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U.S. News May 3, 2018

Did “Being A Capitalist” Hurt Hillary Clinton in the 2016...

On Wednesday, failed 2016 election candidate Hillary Clinton once again spoke out.…

By Gabrielle Seunagal Gabrielle Seunagal is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and voice actor, who worked with USA Herald from June 2017 to November 2024. She is passionate about fitness, travel, and combating human rights abuses like human trafficking and child marriage.
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U.S. News May 2, 2018

Trump: Moon is “Very Generous” for Suggesting He Deserves Nobel...

President Donald Trump said South Korean President Moon Jae-in is “very generous:…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
California leads lawsuit against EPA

U.S. News May 1, 2018

California Leads 17 States in Suing EPA over Clean Car...

California is leading a coalition of 17 states and the District of…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
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Investigates May 1, 2018
FDA, FTC Crack Down Companies Selling...

Federal regulators are clamping down manufacturers, distributors, and retailers using kid-friendly packaging…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
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America May 1, 2018
Stormy Daniels Files Defamation Lawsuit Against...

On Monday, adult film actress Stormy Daniels filed a defamation lawsuit against…

By Gabrielle Seunagal Gabrielle Seunagal is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and voice actor, who worked with USA Herald from June 2017 to November 2024. She is passionate about fitness, travel, and combating human rights abuses like human trafficking and child marriage.
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America May 1, 2018
Trump: ‘Disgraceful’ leak of Mueller Russia...

President Donald Trump says it’s “disgraceful” that a list of proposed questions…

By USA Herald We are The People’s Media. USA Herald covers breaking news, politics, and investigative journalism. For anonymous tips please contact Support AT usaherald.com.
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America April 30, 2018
Are Democrats Losing the Millennial Vote?

A new report from The Hill affirms the decline of millennial support…

By Gabrielle Seunagal Gabrielle Seunagal is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and voice actor, who worked with USA Herald from June 2017 to November 2024. She is passionate about fitness, travel, and combating human rights abuses like human trafficking and child marriage.
South Korea – Stand Down
America April 30, 2018
Propaganda No More? South Korea to...

South Korea will remove propaganda-broadcasting loudspeakers from the border with North Korea…

By USA Herald We are The People’s Media. USA Herald covers breaking news, politics, and investigative journalism. For anonymous tips please contact Support AT usaherald.com.
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America April 29, 2018
North Korea Submits: nuke test site...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to shut down the…

By Catherine Davis Catherine Davis is a contributor to the USA Herald. She covers politics and reports on issues of the times.
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U.S. News March 10, 2023

The Gulf Cartel apologized for attacking 4 Americans and offers up 5 men 

On Thursday Mexican authorities in Matamoros discovered five men, lying face down with their hands tied. And beside them was a letter of apology allegedly from the Gulf Cartel. The…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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U.S. News March 10, 2023
Former school librarian accused of vandalizing 2 libraries also being charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

A former school librarian in Maryland has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse material after being arrested…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
U.S. News March 9, 2023
Wagner Group Boss ‘Cut Off’ From Official Channels and the war between Wagner and the Russian army heats up

Yevgeny Prigozhin is the founder of Russia’s notorious private military. And the Wagner Group boss claims they have…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
U.S. News March 9, 2023
‘A Motorsport Revolution’: Airspeeder MK4 is ready to fly

The world’s first real flying car, the Airspeeder MK4 has been unveiled by Alauda Aeronautics in Adelaide, South…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
U.S. News March 9, 2023
New book reveals how DNA evidence cleared JonBenét Ramsey’s Family of her murder 

The murder investigation into the death of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey has been one of the most…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
U.S. News March 9, 2023
Talc Claimants Slam Johnson & Johnson’s En Banc Bid in Chapter 11 Case

(USA Herald) – Talc claimants are fighting back against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) subsidiary LTL Management’s bid for…

By Samuel Lopez With over 20 years of experience in the legal and insurance sectors, Samuel applies his profound legal acumen to investigate and accurately report on the facts.
U.S. News March 9, 2023
Video of passenger subduing man who attacked attendant on United Airlines flight

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, United Airlines flight 2609 from Los Angeles to Boston turned into a violent…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
U.S. News March 9, 2023
Broadway Theaters’ COVID-19 Lawsuit Dismissed, Except for $1M Coverage: A Breakdown

(USA Herald) – The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for the entertainment industry, with many businesses facing closures…

By Samuel Lopez With over 20 years of experience in the legal and insurance sectors, Samuel applies his profound legal acumen to investigate and accurately report on the facts.
U.S. News March 9, 2023
Silver Alert canceled when 14-year-old Indiana child found safe

The Indiana State Police canceled the statewide Silver Alert for a missing 14-year-old girl, Emily Barger. She was…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
U.S. News March 9, 2023
Houston-based TikTok-famous father accused of molesting adopted sons 

A TikTok-famous father based in Houston, Texas, has been charged with molesting his adopted sons after one of…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
U.S. News March 9, 2023
Utah policeman saw “red flags,” Petito family’s wrongful death lawsuit amended

On March 1 the family of Gabby Petito filed a First Amended Complaint to their August 2022 wrongful…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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U.S. News August 24, 2026
Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. Merger Faces Renewed Antitrust Fight as California Raises Legal Concerns Settlement Talks Collapse as $110 Billion Deal Remains in Legal Limbo Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is facing another major obstacle after California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a planned settlement meeting Monday, escalating a legal battle over whether the combination would unlawfully reduce competition in Hollywood. The development came one day after reports that representatives for Paramount Skydance and Bonta’s office were preparing to discuss a possible resolution to the state-led antitrust lawsuit. Reuters reported Monday that Bonta called off the meeting after accusing Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting confidential settlement discussions. Paramount denied the allegations and said it remains willing to negotiate in good faith. The dispute leaves the proposed merger on hold and increases the likelihood that the case will proceed toward a federal antitrust trial scheduled for March 2027 unless the parties reach an agreement. A Historic Hollywood Acquisition Paramount agreed in February to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $31 per share in cash. Including debt, the transaction has been valued at approximately $110 billion, making it one of the largest and most consequential media transactions in Hollywood history. The combination would bring together major entertainment properties controlled by the two companies, including Paramount’s film and television operations and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Warner Bros. studio, HBO Max and extensive television networks. Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have argued that the transaction would create a stronger competitor in a media industry increasingly dominated by companies such as Netflix, Disney and other large technology and entertainment platforms. The companies also contend that the industry has changed dramatically because of streaming, making traditional market-share comparisons less representative of the competitive environment consumers face today. The U.S. Department of Justice reached a different conclusion from California. After an eight-month investigation involving more than two million documents and extensive interviews and testimony, the Justice Department said in June that it found the transaction was not likely to harm competition or American consumers in streaming video, linear television or theatrical film distribution. California and the other states challenging the merger have nevertheless maintained that the deal presents substantial competitive risks. Why California Says the Merger Could Be Illegal Bonta’s lawsuit centers on the basic principle of antitrust law that a merger can be unlawful when it substantially lessens competition in a relevant market. California argues that Paramount and Warner Bros. are not simply two entertainment companies among dozens of competitors. The state says they are two of Hollywood’s five major theatrical film distributors and two of the five major owners of basic cable channels. Combining those businesses, according to the states, would eliminate an important competitor from both markets. California’s attorney general says the merged company would control nearly one-third of U.S. theatrical motion pictures and nearly one-third of basic cable programming. The states’ complaint also estimates that the companies would have approximately 27% of the wide-release theatrical film market and roughly 27% of basic-cable licensing. The concern is not simply the size of the resulting company. State attorneys general argue that reducing the number of major competitors could give the combined company greater bargaining power over movie theaters, cable distributors, advertisers and other businesses. In theatrical distribution, for example, movie studios negotiate with theater chains over which films receive screens, how many screens are allocated and how long movies remain in theaters. California argues that eliminating one of the industry’s major distributors could weaken the negotiating position of theaters and reduce competitive pressure. The state also argues that the merger could affect consumers indirectly. If competition declines, companies may have less incentive to keep prices low, produce a broad range of content or maintain the same level of investment in movies and television programming. California has warned that the result could include higher prices, fewer movies and television programs, and lower-quality content. Bonta’s office has described the proposed transaction as an “unlawful merger” that could harm movie theaters, basic-cable distributors and audiences nationwide. Structural Remedies Are at the Center of the Dispute Bonta previously indicated that he was open to resolving the lawsuit outside the courtroom, but he has emphasized that any settlement would need what he called “robust structural remedies.” Structural remedies generally involve changing the structure of a proposed business combination rather than relying solely on promises about future conduct. Such remedies can include selling particular assets or businesses to preserve competition. Reports have indicated that California was considering conditions involving the sale of certain cable channels and safeguards designed to preserve Warner Bros.’ independence from Paramount’s movie studio. Those demands could prove difficult for Paramount to accept because they would reduce some of the assets and synergies that make the acquisition attractive. The collapse of Monday’s planned meeting therefore represents more than a scheduling disagreement. It suggests that the two sides remain far apart over what would be necessary to address California’s competitive concerns. Merger Remains Blocked as Trial Approaches The legal challenge has already delayed Paramount’s plans to combine the companies. Under a July 24 court agreement, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery agreed not to close the transaction or begin integrating their operations until five days after a ruling on the merits or June 1, 2027, whichever comes first. California’s office described the agreement as a significant victory because it prevents the companies from completing the merger while the lawsuit is being litigated. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín has scheduled a 12-day trial beginning March 2, 2027. The court has also encouraged the parties to explore settlement procedures. The financial pressure on Paramount is increasing as the dispute continues. The company’s merger agreement contains additional payments that become applicable if the transaction remains unfinished beyond its contractual deadlines. Paramount has also asked the court to require the states challenging the deal to post a bond of nearly $1.9 billion to cover potential losses associated with the litigation and delay. A Fight Over the Future of Hollywood The Paramount-Warner Bros. dispute illustrates the difficulty of applying antitrust law to a rapidly changing entertainment industry. Paramount argues that consumers now have access to an enormous number of entertainment choices through streaming platforms, social media and other digital services. California, however, is focusing on specific markets where it believes Paramount and Warner Bros. remain major competitors. That distinction could become central at trial. The Justice Department concluded that the evidence did not demonstrate a likely competitive injury, while California and the other states contend that the merger would remove significant competition from theatrical film distribution and basic cable. For now, the transaction remains frozen. The breakdown in settlement discussions makes the March 2027 trial an increasingly important test of whether the proposed combination represents a necessary consolidation in a changing media marketplace or an illegal concentration of power in two important segments of the entertainment industry. Additional Information California Attorney General: Lawsuit to Block the $110 Billion Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger California Attorney General: Agreement Halting the Merger Until June 2027 or Court Ruling U.S. Department of Justice: Statement on the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Investigation New York Attorney General: Lawsuit Challenging the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Reuters: California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Deal Keywords: Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount merger, Warner Bros. merger, $110 billion merger, Rob Bonta, California Attorney General, antitrust lawsuit, Hollywood merger, Paramount acquisition, Warner Bros. acquisition, media consolidation, theatrical film distribution, basic cable programming, antitrust law, movie theaters, streaming industry, David Ellison, Paramount Warner Bros. lawsuit, Hollywood antitrust case
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U.S. News August 24, 2026
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