Event Brief
State Officials Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: Eight state attorneys general filed an antitrust suit against the $6.2 billion merger, citing its impact on Jimmy Kimmel's show.
WHO: Eight state attorneys general
WHAT: filed an antitrust suit against the Nexstar-Tegna merger
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 1:26 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The merger was backed by the Trump administration after Nexstar suspended Kimmel’s show.
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