Former TV anchor Connie Chung said on Friday that the recent Paramount Global-Skydance Media merger could mark the end of CBS News as she once knew it.

The Federal Communications Commission has cleared the way for Paramount Global to complete its merger with Skydance Media, announcing Thursday that it has approved the deal. The decision removes a final hurdle for the media and entertainment companies to close their transaction. Paramount is the parent company of CBS.

FCC chairman Brendan Carr praised Skydance Media's commitment to hire an ombudsman for CBS News after it completes its merger with Paramount Global.

Former CBS News anchor Connie Chung criticized Paramount Global's merger with Skydance Media for eliminating "unbiased" journalism at her old network.

The Federal Communications Commission has approved the $8 billion merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media, claiming “significant changes,” are coming to the CBS owner.

Skydance committed to removing DEI programs and establishing a bias complaint system at CBS News as it seeks FCC approval for Paramount merger.

Skydance Media has made additional promises to the FCC in an effort to get approval for its $8 billion merger with Paramount Global.

As Skydance looks to close its $8 billion merger for Paramount, the David Ellison-led studio has sent new letters to the FCC, committing to the appointment of an ombudsman at CBS News and to eliminate the media giant’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.