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Federal Judge Considers Blocking Nexstar-Tegna $6.2B Merger

4/8/2026

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Federal judge weighs blocking Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna over antitrust concerns.
U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley signaled a potential injunction after a hearing.
Plaintiffs, including California's attorney general and DirecTV, argued the merger would harm competition.
They also said the deal would reduce local journalism and news diversity.
Nexstar says the merger would boost efficiency and investment in local news.

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Federal judge weighs blocking Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna over antitrust concerns.
U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley signaled a potential injunction after a hearing.
Plaintiffs, including California's attorney general and DirecTV, argued the merger would harm competition.
They also said the deal would reduce local journalism and news diversity.
Nexstar says the merger would boost efficiency and investment in local news.