FCC Media Bureau officials largely dodged questions regarding the proposed $6.2 billion merger of Nexstar and Tegna during a panel discussion at the NAB Show, despite the deal being a major topic of interest.
US Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from his congressional seat following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. His decision garnered reactions from both political parties.
US senators are continuing their probe into the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chief regarding the fast-tracked proposed deal between Nexstar and Tegna, with new reports from Bloomberg confirming the ongoing inquiry.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and California Governor Gavin Newsom are in a political clash over the proposed Nexstar-Tegna merger, with issues of censorship and Jimmy Kimmel also being raised.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given its approval for the merger of local television owners Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, a deal that will create a company owning 259 television stations across 44 states.
California, New York and other states led by Democratic prosecutors argue that the $6.2 billion deal would cement Nexstar's control over local TV in violation of antitrust laws.
The FCC commission chair has approved a significant media merger, impacting Nexstar, which oversees over 200 stations and networks like The CW and NewsNation.
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking the proposed $6.2 billion merger between local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna. The ruling halts the deal until an antitrust lawsuit is settled, prompting Nexstar to announce an appeal.
Nexstar stock dropped 11% as Monday's trading concluded, reflecting investor concern over a federal judge's decision to temporarily block the company's merger with Tegna.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order, pausing the proposed merger between broadcasting giants Nexstar and Tegna, which would create a company with nearly 270 stations.
Leeza Gibbons has signed a multiyear deal with Nexstar, continuing her role as co-host of the Rose Parade and taking on hosting and executive producing duties for 'Remarkable Women' on The CW, an initiative spotlighting impactful women.
Eight US states have asked a judge to issue a temporary restraining order to halt the $3.5 billion merger of Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, arguing the deal would create the largest broadcast station group, cut jobs, and increase consumers’ cable bills.
As content creators and labor unions, First Amendment advocates and politicians increasingly warn of mergers and further consolidation, the battles may be fought by a different set of players than…
State Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Nexstar and Tegna, a deal that has also been backed by former President Trump.
In yet another shakeup in the local TV news space, a number of longtime anchors at stations in Los Angeles and Chicago have been laid off. The cuts come as the stations’ corporate parent, Nexstar Medi
The $6.2 billion acquisition deal between local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna, despite quick approval from Trump administration regulators, is now facing significant challenges from two antitrust lawsuits.
Senate leaders are questioning the FCC's approval of the Nexstar-Tegna merger, while Nexstar has informed a judge that certain aspects of the transaction cannot be reversed following an order to halt the deal.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Nexstar Media's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, ruling that the proposed merger is 'presumed likely to violate antitrust laws.'
Newsmax, DirecTV, and broadband groups have appealed the FCC's approval of the Nexstar-Tegna merger, highlighting a past directive from Donald Trump to "Get That Deal Done!"
California, New York, and six other states have filed an emergency motion to halt the Trump-backed Nexstar-Tegna television merger, which critics fear will strain local news and degrade coverage, despite reports of the merger moving forward.
DirecTV and eight state attorneys general have filed antitrust lawsuits to block the proposed $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar and Tegna, citing concerns over pay-TV prices and jobs, with state officials calling the merger illegal, even after President Donald Trump endorsed it in February.
Less than a day after a group of states sued to block Nexstar’s proposed acquisition of Tegna, creating a broadcasting giant, DirecTV has filed an antitrust claim to stave off the transaction.
Nexstar Media’s proposed $6.2 billion takeover of local TV station rival Tegna is being challenged in court by eight state attorneys general, who argue that the merger represents an illegal…
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook told Wall Street analysts that the company’s executives “appreciate the support” of President Trump of the pending $6.2 billion merger with Tegna.
Longtime KTLA weather anchor Mark Kriski, an eight-time Emmy winner who has been an L.A. TV fixture since he joined “KTLA Morning News” at its launch in 1991, has been let go by the station. Kriski’s