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Fox News Dominates Inauguration Ratings
Fox News achieved record ratings during the inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on January 20. Nielsen Media Research data revealed that Fox News’ coverage was the highest-rated “in all of television,” with 10.3 million viewers for its midday program anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum. Viewership peaked at 10.9 million during the 12 p.m. hour. The network also saw an 80% cable news audience share and triple-digit increases compared to President Biden’s 2021 inauguration. Competitors MSNBC and CNN experienced some of their worst ratings in history, further solidifying Fox News’ lead. (Read More) (Washington Examiner Rating)
Wall Street Journal Warns RFK Jr. Is “Dangerous to Public Health”
The Wall Street Journal editorial board criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, for his history of vaccine skepticism and financial ties to trial lawyers. The board accused Kennedy of promoting anti-vaccine views, jeopardizing vaccine production, and undermining public trust. They expressed concerns that Kennedy could expose proprietary vaccine data and remove legal protections for manufacturers, potentially leading to a vaccine supply crisis. The editorial urged senators to scrutinize Kennedy’s “confirmation conversions” and focus on his “career of spreading falsehoods.” (Read More) (Mediaite Rating)
Trump Administration Negotiates Oracle Takeover of TikTok
The Trump administration is reportedly brokering a deal for Oracle to take over TikTok alongside new U.S. investors, NPR reported. Under a bill passed last year, TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance was ordered to divest or face a U.S. ban. The app was briefly taken offline before an executive order delayed the ban. NPR suggests that Oracle may gain control of TikTok’s global operations, with ByteDance retaining a minority stake. President Trump has also suggested Elon Musk or Oracle chairman Larry Ellison as potential buyers, while some lawmakers demand ByteDance’s full divestment in accordance with the law. (Read More) (TechCrunch Rating)
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