FOX NEWS
The Fox News Channel (FNC), commonly known as Fox News, is an American multinational conservative news and political commentary television channel and website based in New York City. It is owned by Fox News Media, which itself is owned by the Fox Corporation.It is the most-watched cable news network in the U.S., and as of 2023 generates approximately 70% of its parent company's pre-tax profit. The channel broadcasts primarily from studios at 1211 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. Fox News provides a service to 86 countries and territories, with international broadcasts featuring Fox Extra segments during advertising breaks. The channel was created by Australian-American media mogul Rupert Murdoch in 1996 to appeal to a conservative audience, hiring former Republican media consultant and CNBC executive Roger Ailes as its founding CEO. It launched on October 7, 1996, to 17 million cable subscribers. Fox News grew during the late 1990s and 2000s to become the dominant United States cable news subscription network. By September 2018, 87 million U.S. households (91 percent of television subscribers) could receive Fox News. In 2019, it was the top-rated cable network, averaging 2.5 million viewers in prime time. Murdoch, the executive chairman since 2016, said in 2023 that he would step down and hand responsibilities to his son, Lachlan. Suzanne Scott has been the CEO since 2018. “Within 24 hours of Jesse Watters voluntarily reporting to the Chief of Human Resources in November 2017 that he was in a consensual relationship with a woman on his staff, management met with both parties and a decision was made for the woman to be transferred to work on another program on the network where she currently remains.” DiGiovine works for The Ingraham Angle now, but she and Watters are still seeing each other. It isn’t clear whether Watters has custody over his twin daughters with Noelle, or if they are currently living with his estranged wife. Neither of their attorneys offered any comment. The news of Watter’s adultery comes after Fox went through years of shake-ups due to multiple sex scandals. These incidents resulted in the ousters of major figures like Eric Bolling, Roger Ailes, and Watters’ old mentor, Bill O’Reilly.
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Democrats Urged to Fight GOP’s Dark Agenda on Fox News Democrats avoid Fox News to avoid legitimizing what they see as propaganda. Skipping these platforms allows Republicans to push extreme views unchallenged. Rep. Yassamin Ansari demonstrated effective countering on Fox News. She emphasized due process and the rule of law despite attacks. Engaging on such platforms is crucial for presenting Democratic perspectives.(Digital Chew 4/24/25) READMORE>>>> NOTE: This dilemma was highlighted by Greg Sargent in his recent article. He argues that while Democrats are cautious about legitimizing right-wing media, their absence could lead to further polarization. Without their voice, fringe outlets may push consumers further into extreme viewpoints, unanswered by opposing arguments. Raw Story: 'Get in there and disrupt!' Critic orders Dems to take fight directly to Fox News New Republic Columnist Greg Sargent says Republicans are showing a “dark endgame” on Fox News and other right-wing outlets, but Democrats have an opening to fight it--and they’d better. Fox News is Already Downplaying Trump's Unreleased Health Report Because Trump...Looks Great? This week Donald Trump went to Walter Reed Medical Center for the first annual physical of his 2025 reoccupation of the white House. As usual, there has been nothing released about the results of the examination, except for what Trump told a reporter on Air Force One. Trump's account of his health was a predictably glowing example of a superior human specimen whose 78 year old body has another 78 prime years left in it. Never mind that he can barely navigate a slight inclined path or play nine holes without his golf cart. And that's not even addressing his obvious and long-standing cognitive deficiencies. (Daily Kos 4/12/25) READMORE>>>> Jesse Watters Shares Creepy 'Deep Dive' On Elon Musk's Ex-Girlfriends Fox News host Jesse Watters is here to defend the sex appeal of the world’s richest man. The conservative pundit declared on Friday’s edition of “The Five” that Elon Musk “never had a problem with getting girls,” rebutting jokes made by comedian Bill Burr about the Department of Government Efficiency head. “He said Musk and his DOGE boys were nerds who couldn’t get girls when they were young,” Watters said Friday. “Now, I went and did a deep dive on the girls they were getting. Musk’s girlfriend in college was very pretty. Very pretty.” (HuffPost 4/5/25) READMORE>>>>> 'Terrible idea': Pro-Trump Fox News host raises eyebrows with 'slam' on President's move A Fox News host on Saturday drew attention by "slamming" one of Donald Trump's latest moves against Ukraine. Trump recently moved to cut off Ukraine from certain intelligence, a move some say will give Russia the upper hand on its invasion of the U.S. ally. That decision is "terrible," according to pro-Trump Fox News host Brian Kilmeade over the weekend. MSN 3/8/25) READMORE>>>>> Fox’s Ingraham Confronts Alina Habba About Trump Cozying Up to China: ‘Did MAGA Vote for China’ to ‘Buy Up’ American Companies? Fox News host Laura Ingraham pressed Alina Habba — counselor to President Donald Trump — over a comment he made about China during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting. Ahead of an interview with Habba on Wednesday’s edition of the Ingraham Angle, the host played sound from Trump encouraging China to “invest in the United States.” “I see so many things saying that we don’t want China in this country,” Trump said. “That’s not right. We want them to invest in the United States. That’s good. That’s a lot of money coming in. And we’ll invest in China.” (MediaIte 2/27/25) READMORE>>>>> Fox News’ Jesse Watters Begs Trump to Save Job of Pal Who Is Victim of Musk’s DOGE Cuts Fox News host Jesse Watters suddenly cares about Elon Musk‘s DOGE cuts after the recent federal employee layoffs affected one of his military veteran friends. Watters made an on-air plea to President Donald Trump on Wednesday’s (February 19) episode of The Five, urging him to be “less callous” when it comes to making these cuts. This came after a report revealed that the Pentagon had drawn up a list of probationary employees who could be targeted. “Let me tell you a story about Chris. Chris was a guy I met at a shooting event in New Jersey,” Watters began, per Mediaite, referring to a veteran of 20 years who found out this week that his job at the Pentagon is set to be terminated as part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives. (Wyoming Tribune Eagle 2/20/25) READMORE>>>>> |
January 1, 2025: Donald Trump Jr and Fox News were wrong and reported false information about the gunmen. Fox did retract it later.
January 4, 2025: Comic Sands reported:
After Fox News host Jesse Watters placed blame on Indigenous Americans for California wildfires, The View host Sunny Hostin called him out for spreading 'racist' misinformation. Conservatives and the MAGA crowd have been spreading easily disproven conspiracy theories and right-wing bigoted rhetoric in the wake of every natural disaster brought on by climate change. The current County of Los Angeles, California wildfires are no exception with women, liberals, Democrats, LGBTQ+ people, and DEI all being blamed. January 19, 2025: Psypost reported: A recent study published in the Journal of Public Economics provides evidence that Fox News Channel has had a profound influence on American political preferences and election outcomes from 2000 to 2020. The research demonstrates that increased Fox News viewership has pushed Americans’ ideological preferences rightward and contributed to a measurable increase in Republican vote shares across multiple levels of government. Fox News, launched in 1996, has become one of the most influential and widely viewed cable news networks in the United States. Known for its conservative slant, Fox News has consistently dominated television ratings, drawing millions of viewers daily. Its programming blends news coverage with opinion-driven commentary, often framing stories in ways that align with conservative political and social values. Over the years, the network has cultivated a loyal audience while also attracting criticism for its role in polarizing public discourse. Its influence on American politics and public opinion, especially given its significant audience reach, has become a focal point for researchers exploring the relationship between media consumption and political behavior. ==fox news 2024== |