David Ellison hosted a dinner party at the U.S. Institute of Peace in honor of President Donald Trump, where he reportedly spoke to guests for nearly an hour. CBS News executives and journalists were present, including the acting attorney general Todd Blanche. The event was part of a celebration of Ellison's impending merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, which still requires approval from the Justice Department. The dinner was also attended by Paramount’s chief legal officer Makan Delrahim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. Anonymous CBS News journalists expressed concern over the perceived "coziness" between the newsroom and the Trump administration.