On September 18, 2026, the FCC approved Paramount's sale of a 49.5% equity stake to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, rejecting concerns that the transaction would grant repressive governments influence over CBS and its parent company. The approval faced criticism over national security and editorial independence implications.
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FCC rejects concerns about repressive governments buying influence over CBS owner.
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https:// arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20 26/09/fcc-lets-paramount-sell-49-5-equity-stake-to-saudi-arabia-uae-and-qatar/ RIP CBS.