"Judge authorizes special master for Dominion-Fox News trial"

A judge has authorized a special master to investigate potential "discovery issues" in Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News over false election claims. The investigation will determine whether Fox News and Fox Corp complied with their discovery obligations. The trial has begun with a jury of six women and six men, with six alternates, being seated. The judge has warned jurors not to discuss the case with anyone and not to do any independent research. The trial is expected to last six weeks.