Newsmax, DirecTV And Broadband Groups Appeal FCC’s Approval Of Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Call Out Trump’s Directive To “Get That Deal Done!”
Deadline • 3/19/2026 – 3/23/2026
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- 2026-03-19
- 2026-03-20
- 2026-03-23Newsmax, DirecTV And Broadband Groups Appeal FCC’s Approval Of Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Call Out Trump’s Directive To “Get That Deal Done!” (current)
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