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The VergeApr 19, 2026National News

The future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn

President Trump greenlit the controversial media merger while his social media posts signaled shifting views on its impact on 'fake news' networks.

The future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn
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A proposed $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar and Tegna faces a federal injunction and bipartisan Congressional criticism amid allegations of political favoritism by the FCC and attempts to circumvent media ownership caps under the Trump administration.

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