Fox News Channel

Fox News Channel led CBS and NBC in weekday primetime and dominated cable viewership in the second quarter with an average of 1.6 million viewers, surpassing ESPN, MS NOW, and CNN. It maintained a 98-quarter streak as the top primetime cable news channel and outperformed competitors in the 25-54 demographic.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte meets with President Donald Trump to address concerns over U.S. military spending and NATO alliances, amid Trump's threats to leave the 77-year-old alliance. The Pentagon is reviewing its European military presence, and Trump has criticized NATO allies for not supporting his Iran war efforts and Hormuz Strait trade initiatives.

Natalie Chuck has joined Fox News Channel from ABC affiliate KMGH-TV in Denver, where she served as an investigative reporter for Denver7 Investigates.

Tucker Carlson, a conservative commentator, announced he will no longer support the Republican Party, citing its decisions based on interests of Israel and donors. He criticized the party for failing to represent its voters and called its actions 'treasonous.' Carlson also stated he would not support the Democratic Party and expressed uncertainty about his next steps.

Fox News Channel outperformed ABC in weekday primetime with 2.8 million viewers, achieving its highest-rated May in a midterm election year. The network led cable news with a 60% audience share and top-performing shows like 'The Five' and 'Jesse Watters Primetime', surpassing competitors including CBS, CNN, and ESPN.

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are leading in early returns for the California gubernatorial election, with both positioned to advance to the November general election. Votes remain uncounted, and results are not yet certified, with Tom Steyer in third place and 61 candidates on the ballot.

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and independent Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt highlight growing voter dissatisfaction with Democratic control in the state. Their campaigns, framed as challenges to 'one-party rule,' emphasize outsider status and focus on issues like government accountability and homelessness.

President Trump stated that a U.S.-Iran deal unfavorable to the U.S. would trigger renewed military action. He claimed Iran's military is decimated, giving the U.S. leverage, while stalled negotiations and rising public opposition to military action could affect the 2026 midterms.

President Donald Trump revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to help broker a deal with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The two leaders discussed increasing US access to Chinese markets and halting the flow of fentanyl precursors to the US. They agreed that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.

President Trump withdrew Dr. Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination due to Senate concerns over her experience and vaccine stance, and announced Dr. Nicole Saphier, a former Fox News contributor, as her replacement.

President Trump accused Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) of disloyalty and political gamesmanship over his opposition to confirming Surgeon General nominee Casey Means, urging Louisiana voters to replace him. Casey Means' brother, Calley Means (White House advisor), also criticized Cassidy for delaying her confirmation. Trump later nominated Nicole Saphier as a replacement and pressured GOP senators on anti-Canadian tariff votes.

Fox News Channel led weekday primetime viewership in April 2026 with an average of 3.2 million viewers, outperforming ABC, NBC, and CNN. It dominated cable news with 1.8 million total day viewers and held nearly 60% of the cable news share. Fox also outperformed competitors in the 25-54 demographic and set records for digital traffic and YouTube views.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to serve as U.S. Surgeon General, replacing Casey Means. Saphier, a breast cancer specialist and Fox News contributor, is praised for her work in cancer treatment advocacy and health communication.

Lara Trump revealed her father-in-law, Donald Trump, fears assassination attempts during public appearances, following a recent security breach at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The incident involved an assailant who shot a Secret Service officer and was charged with targeting Trump administration officials, prompting evacuations and rescheduling of the event.

California Republicans will vote to endorse their gubernatorial candidate at a state GOP convention, with President Trump endorsing Steve Hilton over Chad Bianco. Trump's support for Hilton is expected to influence the delegate vote, potentially altering the race dynamics and reducing chances of a GOP vs. GOP runoff.