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Nexstar Media Group Merger with TEGNA Halted By Federal Judge
A federal judge has temporarily halted the merger between Nexstar Media Group and TEGNA, throwing the $6.2 billion broadcast deal into uncertainty just days...
Newsmax Joins DirecTV Challenge of Nexstar Media Group Merger with TEGNA
“Brendan Carr's decision to rubber-stamp this deal opens the door to the most massive TV consolidation in history – and is an affront to both legal process and the rule of law.”
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: Nexstar/TEGNA Deal ‘Approved with No Full Commission Vote’
"The consequences of this rubber stamp approval will be felt in living rooms and newsrooms across the country, resulting in fewer voices, less competition, and higher costs for consumers.”
Nexstar Media Group Closes on Acquisition of TEGNA Following FCC Approval
"We are grateful to President Trump, Chairman Carr, and the DOJ for recognizing the dynamic forces shaping the media landscape and enabling this transaction to move forward.”
8 States Sue to Block Nexstar Media Group Merger with TEGNA
In the filing, California Attorney General Rob Bonta called the potential merger between Nexstar and TEGNA "illegal, plain and simple."
How Jonathan “T-Bone” Smith’s Morning Drive Pivot Paid off Instantly at 97.1 The Fan
"It’s something that I look forward to doing long term... If I’m lucky enough to have another twelve years in a daypart, I’d be more than happy if it were in mornings."
CPAC Joins List Opposing FCC Lifting Local TV Ownership Caps
"Polling consistently shows that Americans — and especially conservatives — do not want further consolidation of broadcast television power in the hands of a few national entities."
Seattle Kraken Announce Multi-Year Extension With TEGNA
"We have done exactly what we set out to do, giving more fans, in more homes, access to more games than ever before."
40 Congressional Republicans Urge FCC to Not Allow Nexstar/TEGNA Merger ‘Without Proper Review’
"Given Congress’s clear statutory role, any reconsideration should be approached with deliberation and deference to that framework. We appreciate your attention to this important matter."
NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt, Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy Testify at Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Media Ownership Laws
The statements from Chris Ruddy and Curtis LeGeyt come on the heels of President Donald Trump reversing his stance on the topic.