Paramount Skydance’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly caught the White House’s attention — with conversations even focusing on the future of CNN anchors disliked by President Donald Trump.

Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of CNN, is officially up for sale. That means whoever buys WBD will not only take over the country’s largest entertainment powerhouse, but will also become the new owner of CNN itself.

For years now, CNN has been haplessly trying to modernize its media franchise by launching a streaming service. Those of you aware of these efforts will recall CNN+, which launched a few years ago and, despite an ample amount of buzz and financing ...

The mention of CBS comes as its owners are seeking to buy the parent company of CNN, which would likely also require government approval.

As part of the agreement, Netflix will take ownership of Warner Bros’ film and TV studios, in addition to HBO and HBO Max, giving the streamer access to popular franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and the DC Universe. But what about the likes of CNN, HGTV, TLC, TBS, and TNT, all of which operate under the WBD banner?