Federal Judge Blocks Nexstar Tegna Merger: Trump Urged Approval to ‘Knock Out the Fake News,’ but a Court Said Not So Fast
A federal judge blocked the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger on antitrust grounds, finding the deal would eliminate competition, gut local newsrooms, and jack up prices for consumers. The ruling defies both the FCC and DOJ, which had already approved the deal.


















