Federal Communications Commission chair backs Nexstar, Tegna merger

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday he supports Nexstar's proposed $3.54 billion acquisition of Tegna that would make the combined entity the largest U.S. regional TV station operator.

Reuters • Feb 18, 2026

Nexstar, Tegna shares soar after Trump puts his thumb on the scale in contentious merger

A significant FCC rule change is needed for the deal to go through, and opponents say that requires an act of Congress. Trump initially opposed the deal but now says he is for it.

Market Watch • Feb 9, 2026

Opinion | Trump Sees the Light on Nexstar-Tegna

He now supports the merger, which would add to media competition.

WSJ • Feb 8, 2026

In reversal, Trump backs Nexstar's proposed acquisition of Tegna

President Donald Trump expressed support for Nexstar's offer to buy Tegna, which would significantly expand the network's reach. "Letting Good Deals get done like Nexstar - Tegna will help knock out the Fake News because there will be more competition, and at a higher and more sophisticated level," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

CNBC • Feb 7, 2026

Trump backs Nexstar-Tegna merger, says big TV networks need more competition

"We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks," Trump wrote. "GET THAT DEAL DONE!

Reuters • Feb 7, 2026

Donald Trump Endorses Nexstar-Tegna Merger, And FCC Chair Responds: “Let's Get It Done”

Donald Trump gave his endorsement to Nexstar's proposed merger with Tegna, a transaction that would create a broadcast giant reaching 80% of TV households. On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks.

Deadline • Feb 7, 2026

TEGNA Station WXIA Wins Prestigious 2026 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award for Groundbreaking Investigation, ‘Help that Harms'

TYSONS, Va., Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that WXIA (11Alive), the local news and technology company's NBC affiliate in Atlanta, has received a 2026 Alfred I.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 29, 2026

TEGNA Expands Local News Offering with First-of-Its-Kind Mobile App Delivering Thousands of Original Mobile Videos Daily from Trusted Local Reporters & Weather Teams

TEGNA launches new mobile apps across 50 markets – delivering up-to-the-minute coverage of news and weather from local journalists and meteorologists.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 28, 2026

Why Is TEGNA (TGNA) Down 3.2% Since Last Earnings Report?

TEGNA (TGNA) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 10, 2025

New Year's at the Needle Returns: The West Coast Window to the World

Alaska Airlines returns as sponsor of the New Year's Eve tradition, drone show, fireworks and lights delighting viewers across the globe SEATTLE , Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Space Needle is proud to announce the return of New Year's at the Needle; the premier New Year's Eve show broadcast across four markets down the coast to viewers in Seattle, Spokane, Portland and San Diego. Alaska Airlines will return as the presenting sponsor of Seattle's iconic pyrotechnic and light spectacular to welcome 2026.

PRNewsWire • Dec 10, 2025