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The article discusses a lawsuit filed by Newsmax against Fox News, alleging anti-competitive practices to maintain dominance in conservative media, and highlights the ongoing rivalry and influence of Trump and his supporters on these networks. Despite Newsmax's rise, Fox News remains the dominant player, especially after Trump’s return to the network and its recent ratings surge.
A federal judge dismissed Newsmax's antitrust lawsuit against Fox News on procedural grounds, but Newsmax plans to refile a clearer complaint. Fox News views the ruling as a win, while the case remains significant for its implications on conservative media and judicial handling of politically sensitive cases.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed Newsmax's lawsuit against Fox News for being a 'shotgun' pleading, giving Newsmax the opportunity to refile with a more specific complaint, after criticizing the initial broad and vague allegations.
A federal judge dismissed Newsmax's antitrust lawsuit against Fox News, citing improper legal pleading, but allowed Newsmax to refile an amended complaint.
A federal judge dismissed Newsmax's antitrust lawsuit against Fox News for being a 'shotgun' pleading, giving Newsmax six days to refile a clearer complaint. The lawsuit accused Fox News of using its power to block competition, but the case faces hurdles as Newsmax struggles to convert its wide distribution into loyal viewers, while Fox News remains the dominant conservative cable news channel.
A Florida federal judge dismissed Newsmax's antitrust lawsuit against Fox News for being a 'shotgun complaint' but allowed Newsmax to file an amended complaint by next Thursday, citing procedural issues. The lawsuit accused Fox News of monopolistic behavior to suppress competitors, but the judge emphasized the need for a clearer, more focused complaint.
Newsmax has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News, accusing it of abusing monopoly power through anti-competitive tactics such as blocking distribution on platforms like Hulu and Fubo, and engaging in smear campaigns and intimidation against Newsmax to suppress competition and consumer choice.
Newsmax has filed a lawsuit accusing Fox News of creating a monopoly and using exclusionary tactics to suppress competition in conservative TV news, alleging that Fox has used its influence to block Newsmax from reaching more viewers and establish dominance in the market.
Newsmax has filed a lawsuit against Fox News, accusing the network of using its market dominance to suppress competition from smaller conservative outlets like Newsmax, through exclusionary practices and contractual barriers, in a move linked to ongoing tensions following Fox's coverage of the 2020 election and its fallout.
Newsmax has settled a $67 million defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems over false claims about election rigging, after a court ruling found it had defamed Dominion. The network maintains its coverage was fair, but settled due to perceived unfair proceedings. This follows similar lawsuits and settlements involving other media outlets over false election claims.
Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems over false claims about election rigging in the 2020 presidential election, avoiding a high-profile trial. The settlement includes three payments by 2027, and Newsmax did not admit fault or issue a retraction, maintaining that their coverage was fair and balanced.
Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems over false claims about the 2020 election, following similar cases involving Fox News and other entities, highlighting the legal repercussions of spreading election misinformation.
Newsmax has agreed to a $67 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation claims, with an initial payment of $27 million and two subsequent payments in 2026 and 2027, amid ongoing debates about free speech and media responsibility.
Newsmax agreed to pay $67 million to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems, which accused the channel of falsely claiming that Dominion rigged the 2020 presidential election. The settlement was finalized in August 2025, with Newsmax not admitting fault or issuing an apology, and the case is part of a broader wave of litigation over false election claims involving major media outlets.
Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems over false claims that the 2020 election was rigged, marking one of the last major cases related to election misinformation, with the company citing significant harm caused by the false claims.