The Ellisons say totally different things in public and private. In public, they say they'll keep CNN independent. In private--to the Trump administration--they promise to radically transform the network. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/o... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Opinion | David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal

The issue is whether I can be trusted as a steward of CNN

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New filing in our @katiephang.bsky.social Epstein case. Despite admitting that the document contains no victim information, DOJ still refuses to reveal who wrote: “the key are the 14 to 15 year old girls—i am a sexual pervert because i say they are now of a reproductive age?”

DOJ has announced it’s okay to have TikTok on government devices, because the app is now controlled by a US entity. As we’ve alleged, TikTok can and still does share US user data with ByteDance. DOJ is creating a security risk for government phones to benefit companies allied to the President.

If you’re interested in our legal strategy for suing Paramount over its allegedly corrupt acquisition of Warner Bros., I recommend this interview with @legalafmtn.bsky.social

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social · 2w ago

Ballou: Based on reporting, Larry and David Ellison, talked about transforming CNN and potentially even firing anchors the president didn’t like. Once that happened, the regulatory barriers melted away. When you’re talking about giving a private benefit in exchange for a public act, that’s bribery.

We just got a big step forward in our Epstein case: Judge Sullivan is not taking DOJ at its word and will be reviewing the documents we want himself to see if, in fact, they can be produced.

Katie Phang@katiephang.bsky.social · 2w ago

BREAKING: In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche for the Epstein Files, Judge Sullivan has just ordered Blanche to produce, in camera (in chambers), the UNREDACTED emails & documents, and Blanche must bring documentation supporting his representations the DOJ’s redactions are what he claims they are.

Just canceled my DashPass and sent this email to DoorDash. I encourage you to do the same if you support D.C. home rule. press@doordash.com and ir@doordash.com

Brendan Ballou: We don't know what was said, but Ted Sarandos left the White House, and the Netflix deal was dead. In fact, he actually approved the press release killing the deal while he was still in the White House.

It's Tuesday and it's time for Sidebar Live at 5:30 pm ET! I've got a special guest tonight: @brendanballou.bsky.social, my lawyer in my case against Todd Blanche! www.youtube.com/live/91HX4WK...

LIVE: Katie Phang Gives UPDATES on BREAKING NEWS - 7/21/2026

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie discusses today’s breaking...

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ICYMI: When companies run the courts - people lose. @brendanballou.bsky.social  sits down with @deanbaker13.bsky.social  to break down the problems with forced arbitration and how class action lawsuits are stopped by corporations Watch:

Mostly Economics Podcast #39: When Companies Run the Courts with Brendan Ballou

What if every new service contract you've signed secretly stripped ...

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This is profoundly corrupt, and we're investigating. If you're a frequent investor and will be be harmed by the President selling information to others, reach out: ballou@publicintegrityproject.org. We want to talk. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/b...

Truth Social Parent to Sell Faster Access to Trump’s Posts

The product, Truth API, could give Wall Street trading firms an edge in seeing President Trump’s posts on the social media platform he partly owns.

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“If Paramount’s news networks are watered down to appease the administration, they’ll stop tuning in, and the public will be less informed," FPF's Seth Stern said. Read about the lawsuit we filed with @publicintegritylaw.bsky.social to stop Ellison-Trump corruption from tanking news outlets.

David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Alleging ‘Illegal’ Side Deal With Donald Trump to Secure U.S. Approval for Warner Bros. Takeover

Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison and his tech billionaire dad Larry Ellison have been sued by a Paramount shareholder who alleges they cut an "illegal" deal with President Donald Trump to secure...

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The Ellisons and Paramount are trying to buy Warner Bros. and turn CNN into a mouthpiece for Donald Trump. This is bad for democracy, deeply corrupt, and terrible business, and we’re suing on behalf of Paramount shareholders to stop the deal. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Paramount shareholder lawsuit accuses Ellisons of 'corruption'

The Delaware suit alleges Paramount won the bidding war for Warner Bros. by assuring President Trump there would be sweeping changes at CNN.

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We got into the details of the legal strategy in our Epstein case here with @michaelpopok.skystack.xyz. youtu.be/_KAqeLkgryw?...

Trump in DISARRAY as Blanche HIT With New CONTEMPT CHARGES on EVE OF CONFIRMATION HEARING!!!

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We already know that a UAE royal behind G42 and MGX secretly bought 49% of World Liberty for $500 million. Now, Commerce is giving G42 advanced AI chips and promising favorable treatment for MGX, despite reported national security risks. This is corruption, plain and simple.

We're suing to stop bad landlords who block tenants from organizing for better conditions. Landlords are doing this to keep costs down and conditions terrible. And it's illegal. Huge thanks to tenant organizer Paul Clarke and Stomp Out Slumlords, read the complaint: shorturl.at/J24DR

We filed our reply in our Epstein Files litigation on behalf of @katiephang.bsky.social. The government has obviously, arrogantly, ignored the Court's order to produce documents. We are seeking a fine of $1,000/day until they comply. Read the reply at: shorturl.at/WrE4N.

@rokhanna.bsky.social and Rep. Massie stood up to DOJ to support our client @katiephang.bsky.social in our lawsuit to release the Epstein Files. Our response to the government is due Monday...stay tuned. www.ms.now/news/ro-khan...

Khanna and Massie press the DOJ on failure to comply with Epstein Transparency Act

Just days before Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing, the lead sponsors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act are pointing out that the DOJ hasn’t fully complied with their legislation.

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I think one of the reasons these attacks don’t work on Mamdani is that Mamdani so obviously cares about his own constituents, while Ted Cruz so obviously doesn’t.

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Here's the community note for Ted Cruz, which sadly doesn't remind that he fled his own state.

And there it is: With just hours remaining until deadline to release more Epstein Files under lawsuit filed by @KatiePhang — Justice Dept asks judge for two-month delay, claiming it risks revealing victims’ identities.. … (which the Trump Admin has already done)

DOJ filed its response in our lawsuit with @katiephang.bsky.social. Unsurprisingly (and implausibly) they say they can’t produce documents because doing so would reveal victim identities--an argument they didn't make until after they lost. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Response to Order to Show Cause – #19 in PHANG v. BLANCHE (D.D.C., 1:26-cv-01417) – CourtListener.com

Response to Order to Show Cause

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Talked about the consequences of DOJ blowing its deadline in our Epstein Files case with @legalafmtn.bsky.social. Today is DOJ's deadline for complying with the court's order. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMbT...

Blanche MISSES Court DEADLINE and Judge Finds he VIOLATED Epstein Act!!!

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One day for DOJ to comply with the Court's preliminary injunction in @katiephang.bsky.social's Epstein case . . . . politico.com/news/2026/06...

Todd Blanche ‘conceded’ violating law on Epstein files, judge finds

Court gives DOJ a week to remove redactions or justify them.

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🔔 When Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the DOJ failed to release the files. Join our webinar to learn about @katiephang.bsky.social's suit to force compliance, with @brendanballou.bsky.social and @laurenleharper.bsky.social. 🗓️ July 1, 3 pm ET RSVP: freedom.press/epstein-files

The Supreme Court has two great passions: expanding presidential power and expanding corporate power. So unsurprisingly, it's allowed the president to gut the agencies that help people (the FTC, CFPB) but not the one that helps companies (the Fed). www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06...

Live Updates: Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power Over Regulators, but Blocks Fed Firing for Now

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Former federal prosecutor @brendanballou.bsky.social joins Alex Witt, reacting to a federal judge’s decision to strike down key parts of President Trump’s EO restricting mail-in voting and more. www.ms.now/weekends-wit...

Judge knocks down President Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting

Former federal prosecutor and founder of the Public Integrity Project Brendan Ballou joins Alex Witt, reacting to Thursday’s decision by a federal judge to strike down key parts of President Trump’s e...

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The #3 Justice Department official just entered a notice of appearance in our Epstein Files case. They really, really don’t want these documents released.

BREAKING: Judge Sullivan just granted my Motion for Preliminary Injunction, ordering Todd Blanche to produce TO THE PUBLIC, on or before July 2nd, specific UNREDACTED Epstein Files documents or show cause as to why they should not be produced. Details to come! www.courtlistener.com/docket/73246...

#15 in PHANG v. BLANCHE (D.D.C., 1:26-cv-01417) – CourtListener.com

ORDER granting 9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 6/25/2026. (lcegs1) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

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BIG: Judge Sullivan just granted our motion to release potentially hundreds of thousands of Epstein files, including those about Donald Trump, that the government refused to produce. A HUGE victory.

John Roberts will want you to forget everything that happened this week at SCOTUS after he confirms that the first sentence of the 14th Amendment means what it says, please do not fall for it

#SCOTUS turned a 1925 law meant for merchant disputes into a corporate get-out-of-jail-free card. Now, companies can force you into private courts they control. @deanbaker13.bsky.social speaks to former fed prosecutor @brendanballou.bsky.social #econsky #mostlyeconomics: youtu.be/3oX3qhx1kuM?...

Mostly Economics Podcast #39: When Companies Run the Courts with Brendan Ballou

YouTube video by Center for Economic and Policy Research

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