Fox News
Media Outlet · Cable news network and website
Based on documented behavior from the past 12 months
Score generated March 31, 2026
Key Finding
Media Bias/Fact Check downgraded Fox News to 'low factual' reporting in September 2025 based on 'consistent publication of state propaganda.'
Summary
Fox News faced significant credibility challenges in the past 12 months, including a factual accuracy downgrade by Media Bias/Fact Check in September 2025 and accusations of deceptive editing practices. The network continues to grapple with ongoing legal challenges from the Smartmatic lawsuit, while internal documents revealed staff concerns about partisan alignment. Despite these issues, Fox News maintained audience growth with a 16% ratings increase in 2025.
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85%high confidence
Substantial evidence available from past 12 months including fact-checking assessments, legal developments, and documented controversies
Red Flags
- —Downgraded to 'low factual' rating by major fact-checking organization in September 2025
- —Accused of deceptive editing of Trump interview by Congressional oversight committee in March 2026
- —Internal staff survey revealed concerns about partisan alignment helping Republican Party
- —Ongoing Smartmatic defamation lawsuit permitted to proceed by court in January 2025
Strengths
- —Clear corporate ownership disclosure through public filings and SEC documents
- —Maintains separation between some straight news reporting and opinion programming
- —High audience engagement with 16% ratings growth in post-election 2025
- —Transparent about conservative editorial positioning and opinion programming intent