Groups ask D.C. Circuit to freeze Nexstar-Tegna approval
Public-interest groups have asked the D.C. Circuit to stay the Media Bureau's order approving the Nexstar/Tegna merger. They also urged the court to compel the FCC to review their petition regarding the decision.
Key Takeaways
- Public-interest groups asked the D.C. Circuit to stay the Media Bureau’s order approving the Nexstar/Tegna merger.
- The same groups want the FCC to act on their petition to review the approval decision.
- The request was reported by TV Tech on May 19, 2026.
Why It Matters
The immediate issue is procedural: the merger approval is being challenged in court, and the requested stay would freeze the Media Bureau’s order while the petition is reviewed. For the broader TV and streaming ecosystem, this keeps regulatory process front and center for a deal involving Nexstar and Tegna. What to watch next is whether the D.C. Circuit grants the stay and whether the FCC is forced to respond to the petition for review.
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