‘Not a happy place’: CNN staff fret about the future under David Ellison
Network will have same owner as Bari Weiss’ CBS News if Paramount seals Warner takeover
Network will have same owner as Bari Weiss’ CBS News if Paramount seals Warner takeover

Presenter cites ‘ideological realignment’ of rival CBS after it was acquired by billionaire with close ties to Trump

The audacious deal to combine Paramount and Warner Bros has huge repercussions and steep challenges

Streaming company’s decision ends months-long battle to buy parent of CNN, HBO and franchises such as Harry Potter

Paramount chief executive met investors in New York to push his hostile bid for the Hollywood studio group

David Ellison is keeping his powder dry since WBD shareholders do not vote on rival Netflix deal until March at earliest

Journalist’s exit comes as Bari Weiss seeks to revive Paramount-owned television network