An example of the catastrophic failure of legacy news media: McMahon is dismantling the Dept. of Education, and gets a lazy headline & photo op from the Nexstar station in Norfolk. Nexstar is trying to buy Tegna — hoping to own 265 stations and remove all local decisions about news production.
January 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
An example of the catastrophic failure of legacy news media: McMahon is dismantling the Dept. of Education, and gets a lazy headline & photo op from the Nexstar station in Norfolk. Nexstar is trying to buy Tegna — hoping to own 265 stations and remove all local decisions about news production.
Here's how local Tegna (soon to be another Nexstar station) KGW handled it.
January 9, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Here's how local Tegna (soon to be another Nexstar station) KGW handled it.
FYI, that’s veteran KGW reporter Catherine Cook in frame. KGW is the best of Portland TV news stations, IMO. It’s disappointing that they have no presence on Bluesky. Have always assumed it’s a Tegna corporate decision, but dunno.
Local authorities have cordoned off a parking lot here at Adventist Health in Portland, right by where federal agents with U.S Customs and Border Protection reportedly shot and injured two people Thursday afternoon. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:43 AM
FYI, that’s veteran KGW reporter Catherine Cook in frame. KGW is the best of Portland TV news stations, IMO. It’s disappointing that they have no presence on Bluesky. Have always assumed it’s a Tegna corporate decision, but dunno.
Time to get the TV stations involved. They have 1st Amendment attorneys that can sue to get documents released. TEgnA has one of those attorneys.
January 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Time to get the TV stations involved. They have 1st Amendment attorneys that can sue to get documents released. TEgnA has one of those attorneys.
They have taken a right turn since Tegna was sold. She keeps talking about Medicaid fraud as if that had anything to do with this woman being murdered.
January 7, 2026 at 8:19 PM
They have taken a right turn since Tegna was sold. She keeps talking about Medicaid fraud as if that had anything to do with this woman being murdered.
Seems like the last part about Tegna eliminating all directors with AI is a much bigger story.
January 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Seems like the last part about Tegna eliminating all directors with AI is a much bigger story.
Probably fine
January 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Probably fine
And in more depressing news, 9News's owner, TEGNA, is about to be acquired by Nexstar, whose CEO is a massive Trump bootlicker, and who pulled Kimmel off the air last year.
January 7, 2026 at 3:21 PM
And in more depressing news, 9News's owner, TEGNA, is about to be acquired by Nexstar, whose CEO is a massive Trump bootlicker, and who pulled Kimmel off the air last year.
When NexStar finishes its acquisition of TEGNA, you won't be able to do a segment like this.
January 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM
When NexStar finishes its acquisition of TEGNA, you won't be able to do a segment like this.
if you thought TV news was awful already, just wait
January 7, 2026 at 2:53 PM
if you thought TV news was awful already, just wait
ICYMI: UCC Media Justice joined a coalition urging the FCC to DENY the Nexstar-Tegna merger.
265 stations, 80% of U.S. markets, one company? That's not media diversity. That's dangerous consolidation.
265 stations, 80% of U.S. markets, one company? That's not media diversity. That's dangerous consolidation.
Opponents Urge FCC to Reject Nexstar-Tegna Takeover
Unions, Free Press, Echostar, DirecTV, Circle City, pay TV groups and others say deal is not in the public interest, would violate ownership caps
buff.ly
January 7, 2026 at 2:41 PM
ICYMI: UCC Media Justice joined a coalition urging the FCC to DENY the Nexstar-Tegna merger.
265 stations, 80% of U.S. markets, one company? That's not media diversity. That's dangerous consolidation.
265 stations, 80% of U.S. markets, one company? That's not media diversity. That's dangerous consolidation.
The departure of KENS 5’s Raymond Silva is the latest layoff after the arrival of Tegna CEO Mike Steib, a Google alum and a proponent of incorporating AI into the newsroom.
Longtime San Antonio TV news director says he's been replaced by AI
An Emmy-winning director at San Antonio NBC affiliate KENS5 has announced his departure. After 40 years in television, broadcaster Raymond Silva said he's
www.sacurrent.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The departure of KENS 5’s Raymond Silva is the latest layoff after the arrival of Tegna CEO Mike Steib, a Google alum and a proponent of incorporating AI into the newsroom.
The Trump Regime’s war on free speech hits Michigan, as organizer Jessica Plichta was arrested after giving an interview to Tegna-owned Grand Rapids ABC station WZZM opposing the Trump Regime’s lawless raid in Venezuela.
www.rawstory.com/maduro-trump...
www.rawstory.com/maduro-trump...
Trump critic cuffed on camera immediately after speaking out against US raid
A protest in Michigan took a dramatic turn when an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump's raid to capture Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro was arrested during a live TV interview.Hundreds hit...
www.rawstory.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:44 PM
The Trump Regime’s war on free speech hits Michigan, as organizer Jessica Plichta was arrested after giving an interview to Tegna-owned Grand Rapids ABC station WZZM opposing the Trump Regime’s lawless raid in Venezuela.
www.rawstory.com/maduro-trump...
www.rawstory.com/maduro-trump...
Groups Urge FCC To Deny $6.2B Nexstar-Tegna Merger Deal www.law360.com/media/articl...
Groups Urge FCC To Deny $6.2B Nexstar-Tegna Merger Deal - Law360
Public interest groups, labor organizations and satellite companies are asking the Federal Communications Commission not to grant TV station giant Nexstar's request to approve its $6.2 billion plan to...
www.law360.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Groups Urge FCC To Deny $6.2B Nexstar-Tegna Merger Deal www.law360.com/media/articl...
Opponents Urge FCC to Reject Nexstar/Tegna Takeover www.tvtechnology.com/regulatory-l...
Opponents Urge FCC to Reject Nexstar-Tegna Takeover
Unions, Free Press, Echostar, DirecTV, Circle City, pay TV groups and others say deal is not in the public interest, would violate ownership caps
www.tvtechnology.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Opponents Urge FCC to Reject Nexstar/Tegna Takeover www.tvtechnology.com/regulatory-l...
Hey folks--submit your opposition to the TEGNA-Nexstar merger. The filing deadline for public comments is coming up: www.tvtechnology.com/news/fcc-set...
FCC Sets Deadlines for Comments on Nexstar Acquisition of Tegna
Because the combined company would serve 54.5% of the national audience, Nexstar is seeking a waiver of the 39% ownership cap
www.tvtechnology.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Hey folks--submit your opposition to the TEGNA-Nexstar merger. The filing deadline for public comments is coming up: www.tvtechnology.com/news/fcc-set...
Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy is urging the FCC to block a proposed $6 billion merger between local TV broadcasters Nexstar and TEGNA, saying the combination violates federal law and the spirit of anti-monopoly rules.
Newsmax urges FCC to deny Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The company warned the deal would increase retransmission fees and further concentrate power among local TV station owners.
thedesk.net
January 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy is urging the FCC to block a proposed $6 billion merger between local TV broadcasters Nexstar and TEGNA, saying the combination violates federal law and the spirit of anti-monopoly rules.
Merger Monthly: Trump Administration Merger Policy as a Tale of Two Agencies; Outlook for Key Transactions Including Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery, Nexstar/Tegna, and PIF/Electronic Arts
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/969rah5...
$AAL $AAUKF $AMWD $CCRN $CTLP $GBTG $GETY $HPE $MBC $NFLX $NXST
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/969rah5...
$AAL $AAUKF $AMWD $CCRN $CTLP $GBTG $GETY $HPE $MBC $NFLX $NXST
January 5, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Merger Monthly: Trump Administration Merger Policy as a Tale of Two Agencies; Outlook for Key Transactions Including Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery, Nexstar/Tegna, and PIF/Electronic Arts
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/969rah5...
$AAL $AAUKF $AMWD $CCRN $CTLP $GBTG $GETY $HPE $MBC $NFLX $NXST
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/969rah5...
$AAL $AAUKF $AMWD $CCRN $CTLP $GBTG $GETY $HPE $MBC $NFLX $NXST
Nexstar, Sinclair, and TEGNA are right wing propaganda outlets pretending to be local news. They're merging and dominating local broadcasting.
Newsmax is a right wing propaganda outlet pretending to be cable news. They're genuinely worried about propaganda competition issues. hilarious.
Newsmax is a right wing propaganda outlet pretending to be cable news. They're genuinely worried about propaganda competition issues. hilarious.
January 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Nexstar, Sinclair, and TEGNA are right wing propaganda outlets pretending to be local news. They're merging and dominating local broadcasting.
Newsmax is a right wing propaganda outlet pretending to be cable news. They're genuinely worried about propaganda competition issues. hilarious.
Newsmax is a right wing propaganda outlet pretending to be cable news. They're genuinely worried about propaganda competition issues. hilarious.
Disinfo floods social media after Maduro's arrest; Newsmax opposes Nexstar-TEGNA deal; global push grows to ban kids from social media.
Media News Daily: Top Stories for 01/05/2026
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more. Disinformation Surge Follows Nicolás Maduro’s Capture In the immediate aftermath of Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, social media platforms were overwhelmed by disinformation. Misleading AI-generated videos and old footage were widely shared across TikTok, Instagram, and X, falsely purporting to show scenes of the capture or related military actions.
mediabiasfactcheck.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Disinfo floods social media after Maduro's arrest; Newsmax opposes Nexstar-TEGNA deal; global push grows to ban kids from social media.
@kylec.bsky.social and the 9News/Tegna crew are the best!
January 5, 2026 at 5:39 AM
@kylec.bsky.social and the 9News/Tegna crew are the best!
That is very kind. Thank you. We have a terrific team. And our 9NEWS/TEGNA leadership supports truth telling without exception.
@kylec.bsky.social makes me care about Colorado and I don't even live there. Excellent work all the time.
January 5, 2026 at 3:19 AM
That is very kind. Thank you. We have a terrific team. And our 9NEWS/TEGNA leadership supports truth telling without exception.
Nexstar owns many TV stations, Chicago superstation WGN, The CW, and NewsNation among others. It is currently in the process of buying Tegna, which is a group of 68 TV stations (among other things). Cox tried buy Tegna in 2022 but that fell through. Neither Nexstar nor Tegna are in Pittsburgh.
January 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Nexstar owns many TV stations, Chicago superstation WGN, The CW, and NewsNation among others. It is currently in the process of buying Tegna, which is a group of 68 TV stations (among other things). Cox tried buy Tegna in 2022 but that fell through. Neither Nexstar nor Tegna are in Pittsburgh.
Alaskans own 211,846 shares of Tegna Inc worth $3,550,539. It's in the 📺 Media & Entertainment industry, based in 🇺🇸 United States.
January 4, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Alaskans own 211,846 shares of Tegna Inc worth $3,550,539. It's in the 📺 Media & Entertainment industry, based in 🇺🇸 United States.
Monique Jacot • Amalia, Tegna, Switzerland, ‘64
January 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Monique Jacot • Amalia, Tegna, Switzerland, ‘64