WASHINGTON, March 21 [Category: Media] -- Public Knowledge posted the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * FCC Formally Approves Illegal Nexstar Media Group/Tegna Merger in $6.2 Billion Deal Risking Local News, Free Speech Today, the Federal Communications Commission released its Order formally approving the illegal $6.2 billion Nexstar Media Group/Tegna merger - despite the proposal exceeding both the 39% national ownership cap and local market limits. If the deal closes, local ne  more