Trending Now - Nexstar Warns Judge: Some Tegna Merger Steps Are Irreversible

WHO:

Variety - Nexstar Media and Tegna are the organizations involved in the merger.

Deadline - U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley is the judge overseeing the case.

WHAT:

Variety - Nexstar Media's merger with Tegna is valued at $6.2 billion.

Deadline - Nexstar stated that certain aspects of the closed transaction "cannot be reversed."

WHERE:

Variety - The merger involves local TV station group rivals Nexstar and Tegna.

WHEN:

Deadline - The temporary restraining order was granted on Friday, March 27th, 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The court ordered a halt to the merger pending a review of whether it violates antitrust laws.

HOW:

Variety - Nexstar and Tegna claim they cannot fully comply with the court's temporary restraining order due to irreversible actions triggered by the deal closing.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 17:20 UTC)

Nexstar Media's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna has been put on hold after a U.S. District Judge granted a temporary restraining order on Friday, pending a review of potential antitrust violations. The court's decision has raised concerns, as Nexstar and Tegna have stated that certain aspects of the closed transaction "cannot be reversed." Judge Troy Nunley is overseeing the case involving these local TV station group rivals.