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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 30 March 2026•Updated 31 March 2026•

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Federal Judge Blocks Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Sending NXST Shares Down 11%

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Key Facts

1A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Nexstar-Tegna merger, causing Nexstar stock to drop 11%.

2 months ago

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What changed: The story was updated to include new legislative scrutiny following the questioning of the FCC Chair by U.S. Senators regarding the merger approval.

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to halt the proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc., causing Nexstar's stock (NXST) to plunge by 11%. This judicial intervention follows antitrust lawsuits, despite the deal having received prior approval from the FCC. In a significant escalation, U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell have now questioned FCC Chair Brendan Carr regarding the initial approval process. This legislative scrutiny adds substantial political pressure to the existing judicial block, further complicating the merger's path. Analysts suggest that the combination of legal and political challenges significantly increases the risk of the deal collapsing. Investors remain on high alert as the probe by high-ranking senators introduces a new layer of uncertainty to the media sector's consolidation prospects.