"In an unprecedented move, this once-independent FCC used its vast power to pressure Paramount to broker a private legal settlement and further erode press freedom," Olivia Trusty said in a statement.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he's hopeful Skydance will make "significant changes" at CBS News.

"In an unprecedented move, this once-independent FCC used its vast power to pressure Paramount to broker a private legal settlement and further erode press freedom," Olivia Trusty…