FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that two lawsuits trying to block the deal were announced.

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it
FILE - New York Attorney General Letitia James attends a news conference Dec. 15, 2025, in New York.

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that two lawsuits trying to block the deal were announced.

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