Key facts
- Justice Department leadership closed an investigation into Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
- The probe was closed before career staffers could raise objections.
- Paramount claims biased sentiments are fueling opposition to a potential WBD merger.
The Justice Department's senior leadership has reportedly closed an investigation concerning Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. This decision was made prior to career staffers within the department having the opportunity to raise any objections. Paramount has also alleged that antisemitism is fueling opposition to a potential merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, claiming biased sentiments are driving this opposition.