Ted Cruz And Maria Cantwell Call For FCC Chairman Brendan Carr To Explain Why Nexstar-Tegna Merger Didn’t Get Full Commission Scrutiny
Deadline • 3/31/2026
Summary
Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell are questioning FCC Chairman Brendan Carr regarding the approval of the Nexstar-Tegna merger, a significant broadcast station transaction that has been paused by a federal court. Cruz and Cantwell, who lead the Senate Commerce Committee, are seeking clarification on why the merger did not receive full commission scrutiny.
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