FCC Awaits Congressional Input on Nexstar-Tegna Merger

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it has not yet received a letter from 40 Congressional Republicans who are opposing the proposed merger between broadcasters Nexstar and Tegna. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the ongoing discussions surrounding the merger. The merger, which has been under scrutiny, involves two major broadcasting companies and has raised concerns among some lawmakers. The FCC's statement comes amid heightened attention to the potential impacts of the merger on the broadcasting landscape. As the situation develops, stakeholders are closely monitoring the FCC's actions and any forthcoming communications from Congress.