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Jones launches new network as Infowars assets face legal battle

5/2/2026

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Alex Jones Launches Network

Alex Jones ended Infowars on Thursday and launched The Alex Jones Network at AlexJonesLive.com on Friday.
A Texas appeals court temporarily blocked the transfer of Infowars assets to The Onion, scheduling a hearing for May 28.
The Onion plans to license the Infowars trademark for $81,000 per month as Jones’s company confronts over $1 billion in Sandy Hook defamation judgments.

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Heidecker Directs Network

Tim Heidecker was appointed creative director to design the comedy network replacing Infowars.com.
Mia DiPasquale will lead programming for The Onion’s digital platform on the former Infowars site.
Jeff Lawson, Twilio co-founder, acquired The Onion via Global Tetrahedron in April 2024 and named Ben Collins CEO.
The Onion sells a $30 tote bag with proceeds for Sandy Hook families.
Everytown for Gun Safety backs the takeover to fund gun-control efforts.

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Alex Jones Launches Network

Alex Jones ended Infowars on Thursday and launched The Alex Jones Network at AlexJonesLive.com on Friday.
A Texas appeals court temporarily blocked the transfer of Infowars assets to The Onion, scheduling a hearing for May 28.
The Onion plans to license the Infowars trademark for $81,000 per month as Jones’s company confronts over $1 billion in Sandy Hook defamation judgments.

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