FCC Approves Skydance–CBS Merger, Requires New Ombudsman to Review Bias Complaints

The Federal Communications Commission has approved the Skydance–Paramount merger and, as part of the approval, required a new ombudsman role at CBS News to handle complaints of bias — a move drawing national attention over press independence and regulatory power.

The controversy comes amid broader public debate on media trust and FCC authority, with cri…