House Democrats have launched an investigation into the Paramount-Skydance merger, inquiring if the company gave President Donald Trump an “illegal bribe” to ensure the FCC approved the $8 billion deal.

In July, Paramount agreed to settle Trump’s lawsuit against CBS, agreeing to pay $16 million over an edited interview of former presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Paramount said the settlement will also include Trump’s legal fees and costs, adding that the $16 million, minus the legal costs, will go toward Trump’s presidential library.

“As part of the settlement, Paramount also agreed to release transcripts of ’60 Minutes’ interviews with…

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