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Fox News Channel is an American conservative-leaning cable and satellite television news network founded in 1996 by Rupert Murdoch and Roger Ailes. Owned by Fox Corporation (spun off from News Corp), it is a dominant and influential force in the conservative media landscape, providing 24-hour news coverage with a focus on U.S. politics, national security, international affairs (including extensive coverage of the Middle East and terrorism), business, culture, religious freedom, and community conflicts.
The network is known for its opinion-driven coverage, political commentary, high ratings in political programming, and its prominent role as a leading platform for right-wing and pro-Republican commentary. Its editorial slant frequently emphasizes pro-military and pro-Israel perspectives (often framed from a pro-Zionist viewpoint) and it promotes deregulatory and pro-business positions. Fox News shapes U.S. political discourse and narratives, particularly influencing Republican politics, voter sentiment, and viewpoints on national security, foreign affairs, and related policy debates.
Programming includes interviews with international figures, Republican donors and leaders, and guests who advocate military support; Senator Lindsey Graham is a frequent guest and contributor. The network features regular segments and guests discussing campus politics. It hosted the Glenn Beck show from 2009 to 2011, which departed amid an advertiser boycott controversy. Nomani serves as senior editor of investigations at the network. Fox News is known for its high viewership and is a major force in U.S. right-wing discourse and political reporting.