Newsmax, state broadband associations seek extension to file opposition to FCC dismissal
( May 8, 2026, 22:05 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A coalition of state broadband associations and Newsmax Media Inc., suing over the US Federal Communications Commission's authority to allow Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of Tegna, asked the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit for a 14-day extension to respond to the agency's motion to dismiss over lack of jurisdiction. The petitioners say that the FCC and Nexstar do not oppose the requested extension, from May 15 to May 29.See attached document....
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