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Nexstar TEGNA Merger Trial Set | Texas News

The Nexstar-TEGNA merger, finalized in March, is now locked in a high-stakes antitrust trial set for July 6, 2027, after lawsuits from DirecTV and state AGs like California’s Rob Bonta raise alarms over media consolidation. Despite FCC and DOJ approval, the court has mandated strict operational separation until the case resolves, with discovery ending April 15, 2027, and a pre-trial conference just weeks before trial. This legal showdown, ignited in August 2025, underscores growing scrutiny over broadcast industry consolidation and its impact on competition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…

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