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Fox News Surges 50%, Leaves Rivals in the Dust

2/27/2025

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In February, Fox News soared to new heights, capturing an impressive 3.09 million primetime viewers—a staggering 50% jump from 2024. Meanwhile, MSNBC and CNN struggled to keep pace, with MSNBC at 1.13 million and CNN trailing at 553,000. "Fox & Friends" dominated the morning slot, leaving "Morning Joe" reeling with a nearly 50% audience drop post-election, averaging just 651,000 viewers.

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In February, Fox News soared to new heights, capturing an impressive 3.09 million primetime viewers—a staggering 50% jump from 2024. Meanwhile, MSNBC and CNN struggled to keep pace, with MSNBC at 1.13 million and CNN trailing at 553,000. "Fox & Friends" dominated the morning slot, leaving "Morning Joe" reeling with a nearly 50% audience drop post-election, averaging just 651,000 viewers.