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- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion Tegna deal.
- The FCC waived the 39% reach rule, allowing coverage of up to 80% of households.
- Critics, including Democratic commissioner Anna Gomez of the FCC, say the merger could harm local journalism.
- Eight states, including New York and California, filed suit to block the merger, arguing a news monopoly and higher programming costs.
