FCC Approves Nexstar-Tegna TV Merger
March 21, 2026·1 day ago·via The New York Times
The FCC under Trump-appointed Chairman Brendan Carr approves Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, creating the nation's largest local TV operator with 265 stations across 44 states despite blue-state lawsuits and a rule waiver capping household reach at 39%. President Trump endorsed the deal to boost competition against fake news networks, and Nexstar commits to sustaining strong local journalism with added resources. Read more about this...