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Attorneys General Sue to Block $6.2B Media Merger

3/20/2026

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Eight state attorneys general, including the California Attorney General and New York Attorney General, and DirecTV, filed lawsuits to block the $6.2 billion Nexstar Media Group–Tegna merger.
They argue the merger would raise consumer prices and harm local journalism.
The lawsuits were filed in U.S. District Court in Sacramento, alleging the merger violates federal antitrust laws.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for the merger, citing competition against media outlets.

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Eight state attorneys general, including the California Attorney General and New York Attorney General, and DirecTV, filed lawsuits to block the $6.2 billion Nexstar Media Group–Tegna merger.
They argue the merger would raise consumer prices and harm local journalism.
The lawsuits were filed in U.S. District Court in Sacramento, alleging the merger violates federal antitrust laws.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for the merger, citing competition against media outlets.