Bonta: We identified three markets where they’re violating the law and the judge was persuaded by all of our arguments. So she’s issued an order blocking the merger. It’s very clear that Paramount and Warner Bros. can take no steps toward consummating the merger.

Popok is joined by California Attorney General Rob Bonta for an exclusive briefing about the new Emergency injunction to prevent Trump from letting his friends take over CNN and other Warner assets making Billions while Americans are price gouged at the movies, & for their cable and streaming fees!

Trump FAILS to Deliver for Billionaire Boys Club as Federal Judge BLOCKS Price Gouging Merger!

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"We want to block the merger," Rob Bonta tells Elaine Low explaining why coalition of 12 state attorneys general aren't interested in concessions from Paramount-Skydance

🎧 Rob Bonta: How We Plan to Kill the Paramount-WBD Deal - The Ankler

California's AG Rob joins Elaine hours after the merger was halted to explain the odds of survival and the options

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The new rule, which was finalized in May and takes effect July 27, extends deadlines for the chemical’s reduction across industries.

Bonta fights Trump EPA’s attempt to weaken ‘super pollutant’ regulations

The new rule, which was finalized in May and takes effect July 27, extends deadlines for the chemical’s reduction across industries.

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We continue to crack down on human trafficking in California

Missing child rescued and 13 arrested in Sacramento human trafficking operation

Deputies in the Sacramento region rescued a missing child and arrested 13 people during a human trafficking operation, officials said.

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TONIGHT: A federal judge paused the multi-billion-dollar merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery in response to an antitrust lawsuit brought by 12 state attorneys general. @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov, who led that charge, joins The Weeknight to react.

@agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov joins The Weeknight to discuss his huge legal win in the fight over Paramount’s potential merger with Warner Bros, after a federal judge paused the $110 billion merger thanks to an antitrust lawsuit brought by Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general.

Rob Bonta had a pretty incredible answer when Elaine Low asked the California Attorney General if any compromises from Paramount would make him reconsider the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger - mrf.lu/2TgSW

Does anyone really understand antitrust cases? California AG Rob Bonta & I discuss his newest one, and I added in some basic explainer information so you can stay on top of what’s going on with the proposed $110 billion merger. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

The Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Challenge

Explained by California AG Rob Bonta

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Popok: Brendan Carr, head of the FCC, said, “I heard that AG Bonta wants to just spin off CNN, and that’s what this is all about.” Bonta: What we’re seeking is to block the merger. We are not specifically seeking any spin-off of CNN.

Antitrust enforcement holds corporations accountable to the people they serve – and it’s Dem AGs doing the work. @robbonta.bsky.social

“It feels like a last-ditch, desperate effort to blackmail California.” California AG @robbonta.bsky.social tells @karaswisher.bsky.social why he sees Paramount’s reported threat to move its headquarters out of CA as an attempt to influence the antitrust case. Check out the full episode tomorrow!

Attorney General Rob Bonta opposes Trump administration’s attempt to cut $200 million in grant money from high-need schools.

CA joins lawsuit against Trump’s cutting school mental health services funding

Attorney General Rob Bonta opposes Trump administration’s attempt to cut $200 million in grant money from high-need schools.

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From the lowest recorded homicide rate since data collection began in 1966 to double-digit decreases in violent crime, property crime, robbery, and motor vehicle theft, California is experiencing a historic low in crime

California sees historic drop in crime as homicides hit record low

Both violent and property crimes continued their descent last year, according to California Justice Department data.

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We’ve blocked Trump‘s illegal attempt to impose voter restrictions across the country While Trump tries to spread baseless conspiracy theories and illegally rewrite the rules of our elections, we’ll continue fighting to protect your fundamental right to vote

Trump’s election ID, ballot counting rules blocked by Rob Bonta’s lawsuit

A federal judge found the rules, including voter ID and ballot-counting requirements, to be unconstitutional.

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to reclassify four Clean Air Act preemption waivers. nbcbay.com/8X7BsbA

Thank you California! I’m honored & humbled to have received nearly 5M votes—the most primary election votes of any candidate for CA Attorney General, ever And over 1.6M more votes than—& nearly 20 percentage points above—my closest opponent With your support, we’ll do even better in November!

Another win for California! Thank you to Attorney General Rob Bonta for standing up to Trump and Republicans’ unlawful $100,000 visa fee. We’ll keep advocating for the workers, researchers, professionals, and innovators who help move our state forward. www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

Attorney General Bonta declares victory in battle against Trump’s H-1B visa fees

The policy could have hit California’s economy harder than others around the country.

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The United States Men’s National Soccer Team kicks off its World Cup home opener tonight in LA! Let’s go USA!

Trump’s Department of Education is illegally trying to discontinue critical special education grants. Trump may be willing to abandon special needs students, but Democratic AGs aren’t. AG @robbonta.bsky.social is leading Dem AGs’ lawsuit to keep grants flowing. We’ll see you in court. ⚖️

President Trump is casting doubt on the results of California's primaries, claiming there was voter fraud. NPR's Leila Fadel asks Attorney General Rob Bonta about the baseless claim. n.pr/4e7RY3e

California's attorney general refutes Trump's baseless claim of election fraud

President Trump is casting doubt on the results of California's primaries, claiming there was voter fraud. NPR's Leila Fadel asks Attorney General Rob Bonta about the baseless claim.

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We’ve defeated Trump and his lawlessness once again In our 64th lawsuit against the Trump administration, we blocked his attempt to impose illegal conditions on food benefits If Trump wants to stop getting sued and losing (he suffers defeat 80% of the time), he should stop breaking the law

Judge pauses USDA plan to tie SNAP benefits to Trump's gender, immigration ideology

Twenty states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture in March, alleging that the Trump administration is attempting to place unlawful conditions on $74...

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Trump’s shameless hypocrisy is astonishing, but not surprising He pressured GA officials to “find” 11,780 more votes, helped fuel the Jan 6 attack on the Capitol, issued illegal executive orders on voting, & seized ballots in GA To avoid election interference, the best thing he can do is…nothing

Trump has 'zero authority' over CA elections: Bonta fights ‘cheating’ claims amid DOJ investigation

After Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud in California, federal prosecutors are springing into action. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins The Weekend to discuss how he's fighting back.

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California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta advances to November general election in bid for another term. Follow along for live updates: www.latimes.com/california/l...

California election results: Follow the latest as early numbers roll in

Follow live updates, analysis and highlights from 2026 election day's key races, such as California governor, Los Angeles mayor, L.A. city council and more.

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Congratulations to California AG @robbonta.bsky.social and @nmdoj.bsky.social Raúl Torrez on securing their Democratic nominations for Attorney General! 🎉

Update: Democratic incumbent @robbonta.bsky.social is heading to the general election, likely facing a challenge from Republican Michael Gates for the role of California’s top cop. Democratic incumbent Malia M. Cohen is heading to the general election for state controller

We are canvassing today to get out the vote with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Democratic Party endorsed candidate for CA State Senate Dr Sion Roy. Time to Vote California! @robbonta.bsky.social #fyp #GOTV #Democrats #mailinballots #vote

Proud to work with our law enforcement partners to take down this organized criminal operation threatening our communities, take illegal guns & drugs off the street, & stop multiple violent crimes in progress Thank you to the brave men & women who delivered public safety & accountability

Bonta, Central Valley law enforcement crack down on gangs

(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta and law enforcement officials in the Golden State’s Central Valley announced the results of a two-month crackdown on dangerous gang activity

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Changing of the guard Wemby arrives Lots of love for SGA

It’s Get Out The Vote Weekend, California! If you haven’t voted already, you still can until 8 PM on Tuesday, June 2! A strong, vibrant, democracy depends on we the people participating and dictating where we go from here Your vote is your voice — raise your voice and make your voice heard!