Fox News Media

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Fox News Media is the news and sports media division of Fox Corporation, operating Fox News Channel, Fox Business, Fox Weather, and related digital and streaming properties.

Last updated November 4, 2026

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Overview

Fox News Media is the news and sports media division of Fox Corporation, the American mass media company controlled by the Murdoch family. The division was formally organized in 2019, when the assets of 21st Century Fox were restructured following the sale of most of the company to The Walt Disney Company. Fox News Media houses Fox News Channel, the most-watched cable news network in the United States; Fox Business Network; Fox Weather; Fox News Digital; and the streaming service Fox Nation. It also includes the Fox News Radio network and various podcast and audio properties. The division's flagship brand, Fox News Channel, launched in 1996 under chairman Roger Ailes and quickly became a dominant force in American cable news, known for its conservative-leaning opinion programming and prime-time lineup. Fox Business Network followed in 2007, and Fox Nation launched as a subscription streaming service in 2018. Fox Weather debuted in 2021. Fox News Media is headquartered at 1211 Avenue of the Americas in New York City, with major bureaus in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Fox News Media is led by CEO Suzanne Scott, who was named to the role in 2018 and has overseen the division's expansion into streaming and digital. The division generates substantial revenue for Fox Corporation through affiliate fees, advertising, and subscription revenue from Fox Nation. Its programming reaches millions of viewers daily, and its digital properties are among the most visited news sites in the United States. In addition to its core news brands, Fox News Media operates Fox News Books, a publishing imprint, and Fox News Podcasts. The division has faced controversies including lawsuits over its coverage of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, most notably the Dominion Voting Systems defamation suit, which was settled in 2023. Despite these challenges, Fox News Media remains a central pillar of Fox Corporation's portfolio and a major player in American media.

History

Fox News Media was formally established in 2019 as part of the restructuring of 21st Century Fox following the sale of most of its assets to The Walt Disney Company. The remaining assets, including Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, and the Fox Broadcasting Company, were spun off into Fox Corporation, a new publicly traded company. Fox News Media was created as the division encompassing the news and sports cable properties. The roots of the division trace back to 1996, when Fox News Channel launched under the leadership of chairman Roger Ailes. The network grew rapidly, overtaking CNN as the most-watched cable news channel in the United States by the early 2000s. In 2007, Fox Business Network was launched to compete with CNBC. In 2018, Fox Nation debuted as a subscription streaming service offering opinion and entertainment programming. Following the 2019 restructuring, Fox News Media continued to expand. Fox Weather launched in 2021 as a 24/7 weather service. The division also invested in digital expansion, with Fox News Digital becoming a top news website. In 2023, Fox News Media settled a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million, related to coverage of the 2020 presidential election. The settlement did not include an admission of wrongdoing. Under CEO Suzanne Scott, Fox News Media has maintained its position as a ratings leader in cable news while navigating the shift to streaming and digital platforms. The division remains a key revenue driver for Fox Corporation.

2023
Fox News Media settles Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit for $787.5 million.
2021
Fox Weather launches as a 24/7 weather service.
2019
Fox News Media division formally established under Fox Corporation after 21st Century Fox restructuring.
2018
Fox Nation streaming service debuts; Suzanne Scott named CEO of Fox News.
2007
Fox Business Network launches.
1996
Fox News Channel launches under chairman Roger Ailes.

Products and positioning

Fox News Media positions itself as a leading provider of news and opinion programming for conservative-leaning audiences, with a multi-platform strategy spanning cable, streaming, digital, and audio.

Fox News Channel
Fox Business Network
Fox Weather
Fox Nation
Fox News Digital
Fox News Radio
Fox News Podcasts
Fox News Books

Controversies

2026
Kevin O'Leary claims Wonder Valley critics are Chinese agents on Fox Business
On May 11, 2026, Kevin O'Leary said on Fox Business that he was under attack by Chinese agents, attributing a surge of online criticism following county approval of his Wonder Valley data center project to China, reading out the names of critics, and saying he had his guys dig into IP addresses. About six weeks later, O'Leary posted a note clarifying that he has no evidence that Alliance for a Better Utah, Elevate Strategies, Gabrielle Finlayson, Taylor Knuth or Josh Kanter are funded by China or the Chinese Communist Party, and Fox News Media apologized for the error.
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2020
WASHLITE sues Fox News over coronavirus coverage
The Washington League for Increased Transparency and Ethics sued Fox News, alleging that the network disseminated false information minimizing the danger of COVID-19; the suit characterized the conduct as unfair and deceptive trade practices. Fox News called the lawsuit "Wrong on the facts, frivolous on the law" and said it would defend vigorously.
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Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit

2026.10.29
Reported2026.10.29
FOX News Media and BCRF host breast cancer research panel[6]FOX News Media与BCRF举办乳腺癌研究专题讨论会foxnews.com
FOX News Media teamed up with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for a panel at Fox News headquarters in New York City highlighting advances in breast cancer research and treatment and encouraging women to take an active role in their healthcare.
2026.05.11
Reported2026.10.01
Kevin O'Leary claims Wonder Valley critics are Chinese agents on Fox Business[5]Kevin O'Leary claims Wonder Valley critics are Chinese agents on Fox Businesstheverge.com
On May 11, 2026, Kevin O'Leary said on Fox Business that he was under attack by Chinese agents, attributing a surge of online criticism following county approval of his Wonder Valley data center project to China, reading out the names of critics, and saying he had his guys dig into IP addresses. About six weeks later, O'Leary posted a note clarifying that he has no evidence that Alliance for a Better Utah, Elevate Strategies, Gabrielle Finlayson, Taylor Knuth or Josh Kanter are funded by China or the Chinese Communist Party, and Fox News Media apologized for the error.
2021.02.04
Reported2021.02.04
Smartmatic files defamation lawsuit against Fox News[4]WASHLITE sues Fox News over coronavirus coveragelatimes.com
Smartmatic filed a $2.7-billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News and three of its hosts, alleging they presented false claims about Smartmatic’s role in the 2020 election that damaged its reputation. Fox News Media denied wrongdoing and said it would defend the lawsuit.
2020.08.11
Reported2020.08.11
Fox News International streaming service announcement[7]Fox News International 流媒体服务公告financialpost.com
Fox News Media announced that it would launch a live streaming service for international users to access its news and business television channels. The service was scheduled to debut in Mexico on August 20, become available in Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom starting September 17, and reach 20 countries by year-end.
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WASHLITE sues Fox News over coronavirus coverage[3]WASHLITE sues Fox News over coronavirus coveragenewshounds.us
The Washington League for Increased Transparency and Ethics sued Fox News, alleging that the network disseminated false information minimizing the danger of COVID-19; the suit characterized the conduct as unfair and deceptive trade practices. Fox News called the lawsuit “Wrong on the facts, frivolous on the law” and said it would defend vigorously.

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