California Attorney General Rob Bonta discussed the prospect of challenging Paramount’s merger, concerns about CNN, and the role of Donald Trump’s Justice Department in a Politico video interview. The issues matter because they touch on media ownership, competition policy and fears about political influence over major news organisations.

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