#Nexstar's acquisition of #Tegna, including Nine News, gains approval from the FCC and DOJ. While Nexstar celebrates the expansion, Democratic attorney generals in eight states, including #Colorado, file a lawsuit to block the deal citing anti-monopoly concerns. #Media

The lawsuit argues that the merger could lead to newsroom closures, fewer diverse perspectives, and higher consumer costs. Nexs... https://instagr.am/p/DWKCjojiU9f/
voteinorout on Instagram: "#Nexstar's acquisition of #Tegna, including Nine News, gains approval from the FCC and DOJ. While Nexstar celebrates the expansion, Democratic attorney generals in eight states, including #Colorado, file a lawsuit to block the deal citing anti-monopoly concerns. #Media⁠ ⁠ The lawsuit argues that the merger could lead to newsroom closures, fewer diverse perspectives, and higher consumer costs. Nexstar, now America's largest local TV owner, claims the deal will boost competition against tech firms and increase advertising opportunities.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ The Trump administration has approved the acquisition of 9NEWS’ parent company, TEGNA, by Fox31’s parent company, Nexstar.⁠ ⁠ Nexstar issued a statement praising President Trump, who says the deal will “help knock out the Fake News.” Nexstar has declared itself “the anti-fake news” Follow @imkyleclark for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

13 likes, 1 comments - voteinorout on March 21, 2026: "#Nexstar's acquisition of #Tegna, including Nine News, gains approval from the FCC and DOJ. While Nexstar celebrates the expansion, Democratic attorney generals in eight states, including #Colorado, file a lawsuit to block the deal citing anti-monopoly concerns. #Media⁠ ⁠ The lawsuit argues that the merger could lead to newsroom closures, fewer diverse perspectives, and higher consumer costs. Nexstar, now America's largest local TV owner, claims the deal will boost competition against tech firms and increase advertising opportunities.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ The Trump administration has approved the acquisition of 9NEWS’ parent company, TEGNA, by Fox31’s parent company, Nexstar.⁠ ⁠ Nexstar issued a statement praising President Trump, who says the deal will “help knock out the Fake News.” Nexstar has declared itself “the anti-fake news” Follow @imkyleclark for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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Trump FCC lets Nexstar buy Tegna and blow way past 39% TV ownership cap https://arstechni.ca/KA38 #brendancarr #DonaldTrump #nexstar #Policy #tegna #FCC
Trump FCC lets Nexstar buy Tegna and blow way past 39% TV ownership cap

Brendan Carr lets Trump-favorite Nexstar exceed national station ownership limit.

Ars Technica

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Cheered By Wall Street And Local TV Rivals: Are More Mega-Deals On The Way?
#News #NAB #Nexstar #NexstarTegnaDeal #Sinclair #Tegna #WallStreet

https://deadline.com/2026/03/nexstar-tegna-merger-wall-street-industry-rivals-1236761457/

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Cheered By Wall Street And Local TV Rivals: Are More Mega-Deals On The Way?

Wall Street is upbeat about the impact of Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of local TV rival Tegna, mainly because it could trigger more consolidation.

Deadline
California And Other States Seek Emergency Order To Stop Nexstar-Tegna Merger

California and seven other states filed an emergency motion to stop the merger of TV station groups Nexstar and Tegna.

Deadline

The supposedly free-market #trump admin seems cool w/ monopolies that serve its interest.

In the article:

"Carr has been a fierce critic of news organizations, accusing them of...'fake news'...threatening to revoke licenses...(when they) do not comport" to his idea of 'public interest.'

His agency said the #Nexstar-#Tegna merger would "empower these #broadcasters to better serve their communities & counter the growing power that national programmers have amassed in recent years." 👀

#USA #FCC

Trump FCC’s Ignores Evidence and the Law, Approves Nexstar’s Tegna Takeover

As Free Press has warned repeatedly, this deal would create a massive broadcast conglomerate willing to put the political agenda of Donald Trump over the needs of the communities local television serves

Free Press

Nexstar got another win today.

Silencing free speech kills democracy.
We cannot allow conservative media companies with a disinformation agenda like Sinclair and Nexstar to dominate our public discourse

#BrendanCarr #FCC #MediaConsolidation #Sinclair #Nexstar #FirstAmendment #USPol

RE: https://tomkahe.com/@GiftArticles/116258472966809554

Brendan Carr gives the green light to this Nexstar deal. Nexstar pre-empted Jimmy Kimmel like Trump wanted and pretty much secured its approval. 📺

Here in Dallas we know Nexstar for being a creepy conservative affiliate owner based in Irving, TX. They'll be taking over legacy ABC affiliate WFAA based in downtown Dallas. Good chance they'll move those studios too. Ugh.

#FCC #Nexstar #Tegna #TV #Kimmel #WFAA #USPol

Nexstar Media Group Closes $6.2 Billion Acquisition of TEGNA, Becoming Nation’s Largest Local TV Broadcaster of ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://cordcuttersnews.com/nexstar-media-group-closes-6-2-billion-acquisition-of-tegna-becoming-nations-largest-local-tv-broadcaster-of-abc-cbs-fox-nbc/

Nexstar Closes $6.2 Billion Tegna Merger, Creating Local TV Giant

The megadeal is being challenged by eight states, but DOJ and FCC approval Thursday allowed the deal to close.

The Hollywood Reporter