Event Brief
Judge Halts Nexstar/Tegna Merger After FCC Decision
Filed: Mar 31, 2026 at 3:01 PM ET
Summary: A judge has stopped the merger between Nexstar and Tegna following an FCC ruling that allowed the companies to exceed TV ownership limits.
WHO: Judge
WHAT: halted the merger between Nexstar and Tegna
WHEN: Mar 30, 2026 at 4:18 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The halt was triggered by the FCC's decision allowing the firms to exceed TV ownership limits.
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