Fox News Tops October Ratings, But Viewership Drops Vs. 2025; MS NOW And CNN Show Gains As Midterms Approach
Fox News saw its viewership drop by 27 percent in October compared to the previous year, though it still maintains a larger audience than competitors CNN and MS NOW. The decline occurred as the country approached the 2026 midterm elections. Despite the drop, Fox News remained the top-rated cable news network for the month.
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3 articlesTV Ratings: Why Fox News Suffered Its Largest Pre-Election Month Drop in the Past Decade
Fox News Tops October Ratings, But Viewership Drops Vs. 2025; MS NOW And CNN Show Gains As Midterms Approach
Fox News Ratings Sink a Staggering 27% in October, but It Still Has Much a Larger Audience Than CNN or MS NOW
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