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Fox News Sees 26% Drop in Primetime Viewers

1/29/2026

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  • Fox News led cable news in January 2026 with 2.05 million primetime viewers, a 26% YoY decline.
  • MS NOW and Cable News Network (CNN) gained primetime viewers, averaging 887,000 and 660,000, with CNN posting its highest primetime since November 2024.
  • In total day viewership, Fox averaged 1.45 million, down 24%, while MS NOW and CNN averaged 589,000 and 510,000.
  • MS NOW's coverage of Jack Smith's testimony drew 1.2 million viewers.