"The United States media conglomerate Paramount has announced a deal securing the acquisition of the commentary website Free Press and naming its founder, conservative media figure Bari Weiss, as the editor-in-chief of CBS News. The appointment of Weiss, known for her pro-Israel positions and frequent criticism of woke politics, comes amid what critics have called an effort to steer CBS in a direction more aligned with the administration of President Donald Trump."
"In Skydance's regulatory bid to buy Paramount, the company promised the US government greater viewpoint diversity at CBS, according to a statement from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr in July. Before that approval, Paramount also agreed to pay $16m to settle a defamation lawsuit brought by Trump over a segment on the flagship CBS News programme, 60 Minutes. Media watchdogs widely criticised that suit as a baseless effort to pressure news outlets into more favourable coverage."
Paramount secured the acquisition of the commentary website Free Press and named its founder, Bari Weiss, as CBS News editor-in-chief. Weiss is known for pro-Israel positions and frequent criticism of woke politics. Paramount CEO David Ellison praised Weiss's entrepreneurial drive and editorial vision, calling the move part of efforts to modernize content and connect with global audiences. The appointment follows Skydance Media's merger with Paramount and regulatory promises to increase viewpoint diversity at CBS. Paramount earlier agreed to pay $16m to settle a defamation lawsuit brought by Donald Trump, a move criticised by media watchdogs as pressuring news outlets. Ellison is the son of Larry Ellison and a close Trump ally. Weiss founded The Free Press after leaving The New York Times, citing workplace bullying.
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