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Charter Communications and Cox Communications announced a $34.5 billion merger Friday, creating a major US TV and internet provider. The deal faces scrutiny from the Trump administration's antitrust enforcers, despite expectations of a more lenient approach. Charter and Cox contend the merger enhances competition against larger rivals like Comcast and Verizon, citing minimal geographic overlap and job repatriation as benefits. The companies emphasized the deal's 'America First' aspects, including expanding access to their local news channels.

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