A media merger could put Bari Weiss in charge of news decisions at two big networks, which critics see as bad for independent journalism.

• A deal between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to be approved, merging CBS and CNN under one owner.
• If it goes through, Bari Weiss would reportedly make editorial calls for both CBS News and CNN at the same time.
• Paramount's owner David Ellison is said to be very pleased with her work at CBS, even though CBS viewership has fallen since she took over.
• Critics argue the goal is to shape coverage to favor Israel, pointing to the Ellison family's large donations to the Israeli military.
• Some Democratic state attorneys general and European regulators are still reviewing the merger, but approval is widely expected.

Outlook: The merger is likely to be approved, expanding Weiss's control over major network news coverage.