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U.S. Judge Approves AT&T's $85 Billion Merger With Time Warner

11:01pm June 12, 2018

by David Folkenflik

A judge gave his blessing to AT&T's drive to take over the Time Warner media conglomerate. He rejected the Justice Department's arguments that the combined company would be too powerful.

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AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson called his company's decision to hire President Trump's personal lawyer a "big mistake." AT&T's top lobbyist is stepping down.

AT&T Admits 'Mistake' In Hiring Trump Lawyer, Top Company Lobbyist Steps Down

1:57pm May 11, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

The CEO of the telecom giant, which is trying to merge with media conglomerate Time Warner, said it now regrets hiring Michael Cohen hoping he could help clear the way.

The Trump administration is filing a lawsuit to block AT&T's purchase of a Time Warner, an $85 billion deal. Time Warner is the parent company of CNN, a frequent target of President Trump's ire at the media.

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Justice Department Sues To Block AT&T's Merger With Time Warner

6:21pm November 20, 2017

by Alina Selyukh

DOJ's case against the merger argues that the companies would control so much of both what people watch and how they watch it, that it could mean higher prices for both consumers and competitors.

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An AT&T storefront on Fifth Avenue in New York. The Justice Department may require the company to sell CNN as part of a proposed takeover of Time Warner.

DOJ Set To Block AT&T Takeover Of Time Warner

9:31pm November 08, 2017

by David Folkenflik

The Justice Department has informed AT&T that it will oppose the company's planned $85 billion merger unless it sells off CNN — a network frequently derided by President Trump.

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AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson (left) and Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes are sworn Wednesday before testifying at a Senate committee hearing on the proposed merger of their companies.

Consumer Cost Emerges As Key Issue In Grilling Of AT&T-Time Warner Merger

3:40pm December 07, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

A congressional hearing on the proposed $85.4 billion merger focused heavily on questions about the impact on consumer prices and how the companies might use their competitive advantage.

AT&T wants to buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion, highlighting that the two giants don't compete. But the scope of the deal is already drawing criticism from lawmakers and presidential candidates.

The AT&T-Time Warner Merger: What Are The Pros And Cons For Consumers?

1:03pm October 25, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

AT&T positions itself as the future competitor to cable, promising an era of experimentation and innovation. But consumer advocates raise a raft of concerns. Regulators will weigh both sides.

Randall Stephenson, CEO of AT&T, says his company's proposed merger with Time Warner will not hurt competition.

AT&T Deal For Time Warner Casts Renewed Attention On CNN

12:36pm October 25, 2016

by David Folkenflik

AT&T's chief promises to maintain CNN's journalistic independence after parent Time Warner merges with the telecom giant. CNN got a $100 million boost this year, propelled by coverage of Donald Trump.

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Time Warner is heading for another merger — this time with AT&T, in a deal that was announced Saturday. Here, the company's headquarters at New York City's Columbus Circle.

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AT&T Buys Time Warner For More Than $85 Billion

10:04pm October 22, 2016

by Bill Chappell

AT&T has agreed to terms with Time Warner to buy the media giant. "This is a perfect match of two companies with complementary strengths," AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson announced.

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TIMELINE: AT&T's Merger With Time Warner Follows Decades Of Industry Deals

9:37pm October 22, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

The $85.4-billion merger of a telecom and a media giants is the latest in the web of consolidation, spurned offers and spin-offs that are increasingly interlinking the two industries.

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal speaks during a press conference Monday in Atlanta to announce his rejection of a controversial

Georgia Gov. Says He Will Veto Controversial 'Religious Liberty' Bill

11:12am March 28, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

A group of major corporations with business interests in the state had encouraged the governor to veto the measure. Disney had threatened to boycott the state.