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Fox News Surges 23%, Dominates Cable Ratings

5/29/2025

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In May, Fox News dominated the cable news landscape, attracting 2.46 million viewers—a remarkable 23% surge. Meanwhile, MSNBC and CNN struggled, with MSNBC dropping to 877,000 viewers and CNN to 426,000. The Rachel Maddow Show stood out as MSNBC's most-watched program, yet Fox News continued to hold a commanding lead in viewership.

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Story summary

In May, Fox News dominated the cable news landscape, attracting 2.46 million viewers—a remarkable 23% surge. Meanwhile, MSNBC and CNN struggled, with MSNBC dropping to 877,000 viewers and CNN to 426,000. The Rachel Maddow Show stood out as MSNBC's most-watched program, yet Fox News continued to hold a commanding lead in viewership.