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Inside David Ellison’s desperate fight for Warner Bros.

Paramount is considering selling CNN to resolve a lawsuit over its Warner Bros. merger.

By · Published August 14, 2026  19:58 UTC · Updated August 16, 2026  22:27 UTC

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Paramount has put the sale of CNN on the table. The move comes amid a legal challenge to Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. The lawsuit, filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James, has prompted Paramount to explore options to resolve the antitrust concerns.

The Dallas News reports that Paramount may also move its home base from California to Texas. The New York Post adds that Paramount's David Ellison is considering relocating CBS News out of New York City. The Reuters and Al Jazeera coverage both confirm the CNN sale is under consideration.

The reporting does not yet specify the terms of the CNN sale or the timeline for a potential settlement. The details of Paramount's possible relocation to Texas and the status of CBS News' move are also unclear. The outcome of the lawsuit and the final decisions on these strategic moves remain uncertain.

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What is Paramount considering selling?

Paramount is considering selling CNN.

Why is Paramount considering selling CNN?

Paramount is considering selling CNN to resolve a lawsuit over its merger with Warner Bros.

Who filed the lawsuit against Paramount's merger with Warner Bros.?

The lawsuit was filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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