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.
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Some of the key events about Fox News

  • 1996
    Launched as a 24-hour news channel, providing round-the-clock news coverage
  • 1996
    Launched with accusations of having a conservative bias in its news coverage
  • 2002
    Became the most-watched cable news network in the United States
  • 2003
    Introduced the slogan "Fair and Balanced" to emphasize its commitment to impartial reporting
  • 2003
    Filed a lawsuit to prevent satirical use of its "Fair and Balanced" slogan, which was later dismissed
  • 2004
    Aired a documentary criticized for containing inaccuracies about John Kerry's military service
  • 2007
    Launched Fox Business Network, expanding its coverage to financial news
  • 2007
    Faced criticism for airing misleading footage during a report on a political rally
  • 2008
    Hosted a presidential debate during the primary election season
  • 2009
    Introduced the successful morning show "Fox & Friends"
  • 2009
    Ran advertisements in newspapers criticizing other media outlets for not covering a specific political protest
  • 2011
    Launched Fox News Latino, a website aimed at Hispanic audiences
  • 2011
    Aired a graphic with inaccurate polling data during a Republican primary debate
  • 2013
    Revamped its primetime lineup, introducing new shows and personalities
  • 2016
    Faced sexual harassment allegations and lawsuits against senior executives, leading to high-profile departures
  • 2017
    Launched Fox Nation, a subscription streaming service for additional content
  • 2017
    Retracted a story about a murdered Democratic National Committee staffer due to a lack of proper vetting
  • 2020
    Achieved record-breaking viewership during the presidential election coverage
  • 2020
    Downplayed the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic in early coverage, contradicting public health experts
  • 2021
    Faced a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems over election fraud claims

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