In a move that has left antitrust officials scrambling, the Trump administration has approved a $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. According to recent reporting, the decision surprised Justice Department lawyers tasked with reviewing the deal. Senator Elizabeth Warren responded sharply, alleging the approval reflects a departure from antitrust enforcement. The consolidation brings together two of Hollywood's largest media companies, raising longstanding concerns about market concentration.

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