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.
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.
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.
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.
Tens of thousands gathered in Budapest for rival demonstrations, marking a political showdown between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar, as both leaders called supporters to the streets to show strength a month before crucial elections. Orbán and Magyar held large campaign events in Hungary before the election, highlighting the polarized society, with Magyar delivering a nearly hour-long speech at Heroes' Square during his National March. On March 15th, Viktor Orbán celebrated with 'Ukrainization' rhetoric, while Péter Magyar used 'Janissary' references, with both the Fidesz commemoration and the Tisza Party's National March dominating the day.
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.
Gábor Sólya, an independent candidate, has won the mayoral election in the Hungarian municipality of Csólyospálos. The article notes that while the country focused on one election, another was overlooked.
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.
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…
The party director of the Hungarian Two-Tailed Dog Party (MKKP) announced that 76 of their candidates have been legally registered, ensuring their presence on the ballot.
The Ovetari Chapel in Padua, which was destroyed by Allied bombs on March 11, 1944, has been reconstructed, with the recovery of paintings by the young Mantegna.
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.'
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.
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.