Event Brief
Nexstar’s $3.5 Billion Tegna Deal Cleared
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: The US Justice Department has cleared Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna, creating the largest local TV station operator.
WHO: US Justice Department
WHAT: Cleared Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To create the largest operator of local TV stations in the country.
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