1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

The NexstarTegna Merger Violates Anti-Trust Laws! Brendan Carr at the FCC just rubberstamped Trump's authoritarian demand to control the narrative for 80% of the US media! Congress can take several actions regarding the Nexstar-Tegna merger, which would create a media entity reaching over 80% of U.S. households, far exceeding the 39% national ownership limit. Key options include: *Holding oversight hearings, putting pressure on the Department of Justice (DOJ) for antitrust enforcement, and *Legislating to prevent the FCC from waiving ownership caps. *Potential Congressional Actions: *Oversight Hearings: Lawmakers can hold hearings to investigate the FCC's approval process and the impact on local news, competition, and consumer costs. *Pressure the FCC/DOJ: Legislators can formally urge the DOJ and FCC to scrutinize the deal and enforce antitrust laws, particularly as critics argue the merger mocks existing rules. *Legislative Action: Congress can pass legislation strengthening local media ownership caps or explicitly forbidding waivers that allow such mergers to exceed the 39% limit. *Public Influence: Members can use public statements to highlight the dangers of reduced media diversity, such as potential job losses and the consolidation of local newsrooms. We The People demand our voice to be heard! WE DIDN'T VOTE FOR STATE RUN MEDIA!! This is anti-American, and you know it. Oppose this measure with every means necessary [see above]. Thank you for your attention to this matter.