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Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC
Read full article: Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DCPresident Donald Trump says he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.
Nevada high court weighs public access to secretive legal spat over control of Murdoch media empire
Read full article: Nevada high court weighs public access to secretive legal spat over control of Murdoch media empireNevada’s high court is weighing whether to unseal a secretive case about who will control Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after he dies.
US border czar blames leaks for hindering immigration raids in Colorado suburb spotlighted by Trump
Read full article: US border czar blames leaks for hindering immigration raids in Colorado suburb spotlighted by TrumpDonald Trump's border czar is blaming news leaks for hindering a large-scale immigration operation in Colorado.
US imposes sanctions on network that helps ship Iranian oil to China
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on network that helps ship Iranian oil to ChinaThe U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a network of more than a dozen people and firms that are accused of facilitating the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China.
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations against him
Read full article: Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations against himThe Senate has advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary.
Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker's threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
Read full article: Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker's threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditionsSome U.S. House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster aid be coupled with as-yet unspecified conditions on the wildfire-ravaged state.
A new book alleges that someone at Fox News gave Trump's team an early look at town hall questions
Read full article: A new book alleges that someone at Fox News gave Trump's team an early look at town hall questionsA forthcoming book alleges that someone inside Fox News gave Donald Trump’s presidential campaign the questions he would face ahead of a town hall the network produced in January 2024.
Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to change his family’s trust over Fox News media empire control rejected
Read full article: Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to change his family’s trust over Fox News media empire control rejectedA sealed document obtained by The New York Times says a Nevada commissioner has ruled against Rupert Murdoch’s effort to change his family’s trust to give his son Lachlan Murdoch control of his media empire and ensure Fox News maintains its conservative editorial slant.
Fox News loses bid for Smartmatic voting-tech company's records about Philippines bribery case
Read full article: Fox News loses bid for Smartmatic voting-tech company's records about Philippines bribery caseSmartmatic does not need to give Fox News any information about U.S. federal charges against the voting machine company’s co-founder over alleged bribery in the Philippines.
Federal court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News for Jan. 6 conspiracy theory
Read full article: Federal court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News for Jan. 6 conspiracy theoryA federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News brought by a former Marine and Trump supporter who claimed he was made a scapegoat by the network after the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020
Read full article: Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020Attorneys for Fox Corp. are asking a Delaware judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to hold current and former company officials personally liable for the financial fallout from Fox News reports regarding alleged vote rigging in the 2020 election.
Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
Read full article: Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferredPresident-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing experience on television as he chooses people to serve in his new administration.
Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat'
Read full article: Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat'Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo on his bicep that’s associated with white supremacist groups.
Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images used in streaming series
Read full article: Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images used in streaming seriesHunter Biden is reviving a lawsuit that accuses Fox News of illegally publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series.
Voting technology firm, conservative outlet reach settlement in 2020 election defamation case
Read full article: Voting technology firm, conservative outlet reach settlement in 2020 election defamation caseA settlement has been reached in a defamation lawsuit pitting an electronic voting machine manufacturer targeted by allies of former President Donald Trump against a conservative news outlet that aired accusations of vote manipulation in the 2020 election.
Secret Service agents thwart 2nd assassination attempt on Trump
Read full article: Secret Service agents thwart 2nd assassination attempt on TrumpU.S. Secret Service personnel fired at a suspected would-be assassin who was armed with a rifle and appeared to be targeting former President Donald Trump on Sunday in Palm Beach County.
Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst has book out this fall on Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of Israel
Read full article: Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst has book out this fall on Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of IsraelThe chief foreign correspondent for Fox News, Trey Yingst, will have a book out this fall timed to the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel.
Defamation suit against Fox News by head of dismantled disinformation board tossed by federal judge
Read full article: Defamation suit against Fox News by head of dismantled disinformation board tossed by federal judgeA defamation suit against Fox News by a government official who served on a short-lived U.S. government media disinformation board is being dismissed by a federal judge.
Hunter Biden drops lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images featured in streaming series
Read full article: Hunter Biden drops lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images featured in streaming seriesHunter Biden has dropped a lawsuit accusing Fox News of illegally publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series.
In a media world that loves sharp lines, discussions of the Trump shooting follow a predictable path
Read full article: In a media world that loves sharp lines, discussions of the Trump shooting follow a predictable pathAuthorities haven't established why a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man attempted to assassinate former President Trump last week.
Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they're yet to agree on terms for a VP debate
Read full article: Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they're yet to agree on terms for a VP debateVice President Kamala Harris and Republican JD Vance have had their first chat since the Ohio senator became the GOP vice presidential nominee.
Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analysts
Read full article: Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analystsDonald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom for his hush money trial, but he knows his favorite television analysts.
Trump accepts a VP debate but wants it on Fox News. Harris has already said yes to CBS
Read full article: Trump accepts a VP debate but wants it on Fox News. Harris has already said yes to CBSDonald Trump says he's accepting an invitation from Fox News for his running mate to participate in a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Taking presidential debates out of commission's hands virtually guarantees fewer viewers
Read full article: Taking presidential debates out of commission's hands virtually guarantees fewer viewersThe two planned presidential debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump that were swiftly organized this week are good news for CNN and ABC News.
Felon who lured Key deer into home also had guns he wasn’t supposed to, deputies say
Read full article: Felon who lured Key deer into home also had guns he wasn’t supposed to, deputies sayA convicted felon accused of luring Key deer into a home, feeding them and even watching Fox News with one of them, now has bigger problems on his hands, according to jail records.
Putin uses Tucker Carlson interview to press his Ukraine narrative, hints at swapping WSJ reporter
Read full article: Putin uses Tucker Carlson interview to press his Ukraine narrative, hints at swapping WSJ reporterRussian President Vladimir Putin used an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to push his narrative on the war in Ukraine, urge Washington to recognize Moscow’s interests and press Kyiv to sit down for talks.
Fox News stops running MyPillow commercials in a payment dispute with election denier Mike Lindell
Read full article: Fox News stops running MyPillow commercials in a payment dispute with election denier Mike LindellFox News has stopped running MyPillow commercials in a payment dispute with chief executive and election denier Mike Lindell.
DeSantis and Haley will appear at next week's CNN debate at the same time as Trump's Fox town hall
Read full article: DeSantis and Haley will appear at next week's CNN debate at the same time as Trump's Fox town hallFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are set to appear at next week’s Republican presidential debate on CNN.
Former Fox host Tucker Carlson is launching his own streaming network with interviews and commentary
Read full article: Former Fox host Tucker Carlson is launching his own streaming network with interviews and commentaryOusted Fox News host Tucker Carlson has announced he is starting his own streaming network.
Fox News pushes back against reporter's suit claiming he was fired for challenging Jan. 6 coverage
Read full article: Fox News pushes back against reporter's suit claiming he was fired for challenging Jan. 6 coverageFox News is pushing back against a former reporter’s lawsuit saying he was targeted and fired for challenging false claims about the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Less than 2 years after nearly being killed by Russian bomb, Fox's Benjamin Hall returns to Ukraine
Read full article: Less than 2 years after nearly being killed by Russian bomb, Fox's Benjamin Hall returns to UkraineLess than two years after nearly being killed by a Russian bomb while reporting, Fox News' Benjamin Hall returned to Ukraine this week.
Former Fox News reporter says in lawsuit he was fired after challenging Jan. 6 coverage
Read full article: Former Fox News reporter says in lawsuit he was fired after challenging Jan. 6 coverageA former Fox News reporter says in a lawsuit he was targeted and fired for pushing back against false claims about the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Departure of Murdoch as Fox leader comes as conservative media landscape is increasingly fractured
Read full article: Departure of Murdoch as Fox leader comes as conservative media landscape is increasingly fracturedThe departure of Rupert Murdoch as the leader of Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings after decades at the helm is unlikely to have as much of an impact on conservative media overall as it would have a decade ago.
Who are Rupert Murdoch's children? What to know about the media magnate's successor and family
Read full article: Who are Rupert Murdoch's children? What to know about the media magnate's successor and familyMedia magnate Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as the leader of both Fox News’ parent company and his News Corp media holdings, with his son, Lachlan, set to take his place.
Megyn Kelly welcomes Donald Trump for an interview 8 years after he erupted over her debate question
Read full article: Megyn Kelly welcomes Donald Trump for an interview 8 years after he erupted over her debate questionMegyn Kelly has welcomed Donald Trump for an interview eight years after he erupted at her over her debate question.
In his new book 'The Fall,' author Michael Wolff foresees the demise of Fox News
Read full article: In his new book 'The Fall,' author Michael Wolff foresees the demise of Fox NewsThe next book from “Fire and Fury” author Michael Wolff is both a recounting of the recent past and a prediction for the near future.
Trump's decision to back out of debate tests Fox News' ability to pivot again
Read full article: Trump's decision to back out of debate tests Fox News' ability to pivot againFormer President Donald Trump's decision to back out of Fox News Channel's first GOP primary debate this week likely costs the network a chance at a very large audience for the end of summer.
A former Trump supporter who got caught up in a January 6 conspiracy theory sues Fox News
Read full article: A former Trump supporter who got caught up in a January 6 conspiracy theory sues Fox NewsA former Donald Trump supporter who became the center of a conspiracy theory about Jan. 6, 2021, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News.
Trump, DeSantis interviews show Fox influence on GOP field still strong despite troubled year
Read full article: Trump, DeSantis interviews show Fox influence on GOP field still strong despite troubled yearThe two leading GOP presidential contenders had very different interview experiences with Fox News this past week.
DeSantis to solicit contributions from top donors at Four Seasons Hotel in Miami
Read full article: DeSantis to solicit contributions from top donors at Four Seasons Hotel in MiamiRight after a glitchy audio stream delayed his announcement, Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared on Fox News on Wednesday night to say the social media event to launch his 2024 presidential campaign was a success.
Fox opposes fellow journalists trying to uncover documents
Read full article: Fox opposes fellow journalists trying to uncover documentsFox News is opposing an effort by three news organizations to reveal documents related to its recently settled defamation lawsuit, saying that material would do nothing but ‘gratify private spite or promote public scandal.
Defamation suit produced trove of Tucker Carlson messages
Read full article: Defamation suit produced trove of Tucker Carlson messagesDominion Voting Systems' lawsuit against Fox News didn't go to trial, but still revealed plenty of what Fox personalities, including Tucker Carlson, had been saying about false 2020 election claims.
Fox's settlement with Dominion unlikely to cost it $787.5M
Read full article: Fox's settlement with Dominion unlikely to cost it $787.5MFox Corp.’s $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation charges is eye-popping, but the ultimate cost to the media company is likely to be much lower.
Judge admonishes Fox lawyers over evidence gap in libel case
Read full article: Judge admonishes Fox lawyers over evidence gap in libel caseThe judge presiding over a defamation case against Fox News has admonished its attorneys for potentially withholding evidence and says he is inclined to order an independent review by a special master that could lead to sanctions.
Fox attorneys in libel case reveal dual roles for Murdoch
Read full article: Fox attorneys in libel case reveal dual roles for MurdochAttorneys defending Fox in a defamation case related to false claims about the 2020 election withheld critical information about the role company founder Rupert Murdoch played at Fox News, a revelation that angered the judge when it came up at a pretrial hearing.
Jury in defamation suit against Fox won't hear about Jan. 6
Read full article: Jury in defamation suit against Fox won't hear about Jan. 6A judge says the upcoming trial in a voting machine company’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News for airing false allegations of vote fraud in the 2020 presidential election will not include testimony about the Jan. 6 uprising at the U.S. Capitol.
Mayor goes on national TV to defend MiamiCoin benefits even after suspension
Read full article: Mayor goes on national TV to defend MiamiCoin benefits even after suspensionMiamiCoin was worthless on Wednesday, but this didn’t stop Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez from going on a national network to defend it again.
Fox, Dominion argue over legal standards to prove defamation
Read full article: Fox, Dominion argue over legal standards to prove defamationLawyers for Fox News and a voting machine company are tangling over the high bar to prove defamation in a $1.6 billion lawsuit that has embarrassed the conservative network over its airing of false claims related to the 2020 presidential election.
Lawsuit against Fox shows the news behind the Trump news
Read full article: Lawsuit against Fox shows the news behind the Trump newsDominion Voting System's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News is producing plenty of behind-the-scenes news about what the network's personalities and executives thought about Donald Trump.
Fox libel defense at odds with top GOP presidential foes
Read full article: Fox libel defense at odds with top GOP presidential foesA $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News for its coverage of false claims surrounding the 2020 presidential election isn’t the only thing putting pressure on the standard for U.S. libel law.
Democrats ask Fox not to push 'propaganda' on 2020 election
Read full article: Democrats ask Fox not to push 'propaganda' on 2020 electionThe two top Democrats in Congress are asking Fox News executives not to spread false information about the 2020 election and are demanding that commentators who suggested that the election was stolen acknowledge on the air that they were wrong.
Murdoch says some Fox hosts 'endorsed' false election claims
Read full article: Murdoch says some Fox hosts 'endorsed' false election claimsCourt documents say Fox Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch acknowledged that some Fox News commentators endorsed false allegations of a stolen 2020 presidential election.
Court nixes Fox News' bid to end voting tech firm's suit
Read full article: Court nixes Fox News' bid to end voting tech firm's suitFox News has lost a bid to shut down a multibillion-dollar defamation lawsuit accusing the network of spreading lies that a voting-technology company helped “steal” the 2020 election from then-U.S. President Donald Trump.
WATCH LIVE: Miami-Dade State Attorney discusses arrest of woman accused of exploiting elderly mother
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Miami-Dade State Attorney discusses arrest of woman accused of exploiting elderly motherA Miami woman and former periodic Fox News guest known as the “Liberal Sherpa,” was arrested Friday on accusations that she kidnapped and financially exploited her 88-year-old mother, prosecutors announced.
‘I know I hurt you real bad’: Man who tried to extort state Sen. Lauren Book takes plea deal
Read full article: ‘I know I hurt you real bad’: Man who tried to extort state Sen. Lauren Book takes plea dealA 20-year-old Broward County man accused of targeting Florida Sen. Lauren Book and threatening to leak partially nude photos to Fox News to end her political career pleaded no contest in court Wednesday.
South Florida congresswoman Salazar spars with Tucker Carlson
Read full article: South Florida congresswoman Salazar spars with Tucker CarlsonA South Florida congresswoman got into a verbal tussle Wednesday night with a Fox News host, and it was Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar who came out of it the worse for wear.
Broward man faces charges for sexually harassing, stalking Florida Sen. Lauren Book
Read full article: Broward man faces charges for sexually harassing, stalking Florida Sen. Lauren BookA 19-year-old Broward County man targeted Florida Sen. Lauren Book and threatened to leak partially nude photos to Fox News to end her political career.
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CDC director defends decision to ditch masks
Read full article: CDC director defends decision to ditch masksThe head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is defending the decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, stressing that increasing political pressure had nothing to do with the abrupt shift in guidelines.
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Long lines for Pfizer vaccine follow news of J&J pause
Read full article: Long lines for Pfizer vaccine follow news of J&J pauseDemand for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Hard Rock Stadium grew after the CDC and FDA put the Johnson & Johnson shot on hold as they investigate reports of rare but potentially dangerous blood clots.
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White House: Florida needs billions for roads, water, housing and more
Read full article: White House: Florida needs billions for roads, water, housing and more“For decades, infrastructure in Florida has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear,” the White House says.
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Dominion Voting sues Fox for $1.6B over 2020 election claims
Read full article: Dominion Voting sues Fox for $1.6B over 2020 election claimsFILE- In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, a Dominion Voting Systems voting machine is seen in Atlanta. Attorneys for Dominion said Fox News’ behavior differs greatly from that of other media outlets that reported on the claims. Though Dominion serves 28 states, until the 2020 election it had been largely unknown outside the election community. One employee, Eric Coomer, told the AP he had to go into hiding over death threats because of the false claims. A rival technology company, Smartmatic USA, also sued Fox News over election claims for a similar sum of money.
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Kayleigh McEnany signs on as Fox News contributor
Read full article: Kayleigh McEnany signs on as Fox News contributorFILE - In this Dec. 2, 2020 file photo, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany speaks during a briefing at the White House in Washington. McEnany has signed on as a Fox News contributor. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)NEW YORK – As widely anticipated, Fox News said Tuesday that it had signed former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany as a contributor to offer commentary on various network programs. Before working for Trump, McEnany was a commentator at CNN. AdWhile at the White House, McEnany frequently appeared on Fox News programs for interviews.
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An updated version of Brian Stelter's ‘Hoax' coming in June
Read full article: An updated version of Brian Stelter's ‘Hoax' coming in JuneFILE - President Donald Trump walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Jan. 12, 2021, in Washington. Media critic Brian Stelter is updating his book "Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth" in preparation for the paperback edition. The changes reflect the end of Trump's presidency and the false claims of voter fraud and the rise of Tucker Carlson to become Fox's most prominent personality. “The creation of the Fox News presidency was a critical story,” Stelter told The Associated Press. “I hope this is now the complete story of Trump and Fox,” Stelter said.
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Fox hosts Dobbs, Bartiromo strike back in voting fraud suit
Read full article: Fox hosts Dobbs, Bartiromo strike back in voting fraud suitFox News personalities Bartiromo, Dobbs and Pirro are seeking the dismissal of claims against them and their employer as part of a $2.7 billion libel lawsuit brought by the voting technology company Smartmatic. (AP Photo)Three Fox News hosts — Maria Bartiromo, Lou Dobbs and Jeanine Pirro — are seeking the dismissal of claims against them and their employer as part of a $2.7 billion libel lawsuit brought by the voting technology company Smartmatic. AdAll three hosts later aired a segment with an expert debunking some of the claims that had been made on its networks against Smartmatic and another voting technology company, Dominion. The Fox Business Network dropped Dobbs’ show Feb. 5, a day after the lawsuit was filed. Dobbs, in his motion to join the Fox request for dismissal, points out that he first covered Smartmatic a decade earlier, in 2006, when employed by CNN.
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Fox Business cancels 'Lou Dobbs Tonight' after a decade
Read full article: Fox Business cancels 'Lou Dobbs Tonight' after a decadeFILE - Lou Dobbs, with Fox News, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), on Feb. 24, 2017, in Oxon Hill, Md. Fox Business Networks Lou Dobbs Tonight has been canceled. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)LOS ANGELES – Fox Business Network's “Lou Dobbs Tonight,” whose host has trumpeted unfounded assertions of voter fraud in the 2020 election, has been canceled. In a previous statement, Fox News said it would "vigorously defend against this meritless lawsuit in court.”AdThe replacement for “Lou Dobbs Tonight” will be announced soon, Fox News said. An interim show, “Fox Business Tonight,” will air starting 5 p.m. Eastern Monday with rotating hosts Jackie DeAngelis and David Asman and repeat at 7 p.m. EST.