U.S. federal regulators on Thursday approved Paramount's $8-billion US merger with Skydance, clearing the way to close a deal that combined Hollywood glitz with political intrigue.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr released a statement announcing his approval of the $8 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media after a yearlong saga.

The senator criticized the president and raised pointed questions about CBS’s decision to end "The Late Show."

South Park's newest episode tears into President Donald Trump by showing a flurry of references from Jeffrey Epstein to Paramount's recent $16 million settlement.

Fox News’ Bill Hemmer directly asked Carr whether Trump had “anything” to do with the cancellation of the popular show. Trump has repeatedly attacked Colbert for his criticism of the president on the late night show, and celebrated the news of the show ending last week.

Stewart said CBS was hoping to get into President Donald Trump's good books by canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

Actress Sandra Oh cursed CBS and Paramount networks over Stephen Colbert's show cancellation, citing concerns about culture and free speech during her guest appearance.

Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary on Tuesday defended President Trump against Stephen Colbert’s criticism following CBS’s announcement that it would end the “Late Show” next year. “Only a moron would tell the president to F off before he gets his check,