Newsmax sues Fox News, alleging monopoly in conservative TV news
The gist
Newsmax sued Fox News in federal court, alleging it monopolizes right-leaning pay TV news.
The case tests whether Fox's dominance blocks smaller rivals from reaching viewers.
How it unfolded
- 1998Newsmax Media, Inc. is founded by Christopher Ruddy.
- Sep 3, 2025Newsmax files a lawsuit accusing Fox News of acting as a monopoly and suppressing right-leaning competitors, filed in federal court in southern Florida.
- Oct 14, 2025News organizations including The New York Times, The Associated Press and Newsmax say they will not sign a Defense Department document about new press rules.