Rupert Murdoch

the media May 28, 2023

How the Rupert Murdoch Family Drama Inspired SuccessionAll the ways the Murdochs (and other real dysfunctional dynasties) mirror the Roys, from Fox News scandals to fake therapy to family score-settling.

By Margaret Hartmann

dynasties Apr. 21, 2023

What Succession Gets Wrong About Rupert MurdochThe Dominion lawsuit has complicated the narrative of Murdoch as an all-powerful agenda setter.

By Ryu Spaeth

exhibit a Apr. 20, 2023

Answering the 3 Biggest Questions About the Fox News SettlementThe last-minute deal left the media scrambling to make sense of a case that was supposed to provide an unprecedented public reckoning.

By Ankush Khardori

exhibit a Apr. 17, 2023

6 Key Things to Watch for in the Dominion vs. Fox News TrialThe courtroom view looks bleak for Murdoch’s company.

By Ankush Khardori

stop the presses Apr. 7, 2023

The New Wall Street Journal Editor Emma Tucker Has to Save Evan GershkovichHer boss Rupert Murdoch just imported her from Britain.

By Shawn McCreesh

exhibit a Mar. 16, 2023

Is Fox News Really Doomed?It certainly appears like they will lose a major lawsuit over election lies.

By Ankush Khardori

early and often Mar. 2, 2023

Fox News Is Reportedly Shadowbanning Donald TrumpThe network has reportedly instituted a “soft ban” on Trump, a huge problem for his campaign — and for Fox News if the policy backfires.

By Matt Stieb

stop the presses Nov. 10, 2022

Politico’s German Owner Mathias Döpfner Is Part Murdoch and Also Part Musk.Axel Springer’s CEO wants to be an old-school press baron for the digital age.

By Shawn McCreesh

stop the presses Oct. 17, 2022

Is Trump Finally Too Boring to Reelect?Fox News wonders if it’s safe to have a crush on DeSantis now.

By Shawn McCreesh

stop the presses July 29, 2022

What Will the London Press Do Without Boris Johnson?They party on. And secretly mourn a little, too.

By Shawn McCreesh

news wars Feb. 23, 2021

The News Is Coming Back to Australian FacebookThe social-media giant is restoring order for users after winning some concessions from the government.

By Benjamin Hart

pivot Feb. 19, 2021

It’s Mark Versus Rupert Down UnderKara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss what the intense fight over online news in Australia means for the rest of the world.

By Intelligencer Staff

the media July 31, 2020

James Murdoch Quits News Corp Board, Citing Editorial RiftRupert Murdoch’s youngest son is publicly done with his family’s controversial media empire — but he still stands to profit from it.

By Chas Danner

fox news news Apr. 3, 2019

9 Juicy Details From the Times’ Deep Dive Into the Murdoch Family and Fox NewsIt’s like Succession, but in real life.

By Adam K. Raymond

the national circus June 21, 2018

The Shameless Fakery of Trump’s Retreat on Family SeparationsHis executive order was a prop intended to wipe the images of caged children from the screen. It won’t work.

By Frank Rich

May 16, 2018

Ascension of Conservative Murdoch Son Ensures New Fox Will Be a Lot Like Old FoxLachlan Murdoch, reported to be politically aligned with his father, has been named CEO of the “new Fox.”

By Adam K. Raymond

Apr. 25, 2018

Comcast’s $31 Billion Bid for Sky Could Crush Rupert Murdoch’s DreamsThe media mogul was already dealing with skeptical regulators and now a competing offer dwarfs his own.

By Adam K. Raymond

Jan. 23, 2018

Rupert Murdoch’s Sky Bid Provisionally Rejected by U.K. RegulatorOn the grounds that it was “not in the public interest.”

By Benjamin Hart

Jan. 15, 2018

U.S. Officials Warned Kushner About Wendi Murdoch, Says Her Ex’s NewspaperThe Wall Street Journal report also features former British prime minister Tony Blair and a 70-foot-tall Chinese spy tower in D.C.

By Margaret Hartmann

public art Dec. 29, 2017

Rupert Murdoch Plants a Wind-Powered Sculpture in Front of Fox News HQ“It’s going to stop traffic,” he predicted.

By Belinda Rathbone

charlottesville Aug. 18, 2017

James Murdoch Says There Are ‘No Good Nazis,’ Pledges $1 Million to ADLThe 21st Century Fox CEO and son of Rupert Murdoch says Trump’s reaction was concerning.

By Margaret Hartmann

power May 14, 2017

Women Can Wear Pants on Fox News Now, But Not Much Else Has ChangedRupert Murdoch’s out-of-touch management of the disaster at his network.

By Gabriel Sherman

fox news news May 1, 2017

Murdochs Might Not Be Done Cleaning House at Fox NewsNetwork exec Bill Shine is out. Insiders don’t think he’ll be the last.

By Gabriel Sherman

fox news news Apr. 27, 2017

Is a Management Shake-up Looming at Fox News?Network co-president Bill Shine is on edge about his job, say sources.

By Gabriel Sherman

fox news news Apr. 19, 2017

Fox News Has Decided Bill O’Reilly Has to GoIt’s official. His replacement in the 8 p.m. slot is Tucker Carlson.

By Gabriel Sherman

fox news news Apr. 18, 2017

Sources: The Murdochs Are Turning Against Bill O’ReillyWith only six days remaining in the embattled host’s vacation, the debate over his fate is intensifying.

By Gabriel Sherman

fox news news Apr. 11, 2017

Bill O’Reilly Is Going on Vacation. Will His Show Return?James and Rupert Murdoch are debating whether to give the longtime host the boot, Fox sources say.

By Gabriel Sherman

media Apr. 4, 2017

Bill O’Reilly’s Future at Fox News Is in Rupert Murdoch’s HandsInsiders say Murdoch’s instinct will be to protect O’Reilly as long as possible.

By Gabriel Sherman

Mar. 12, 2017

The Big Winner in Trump’s Decision to Fire Preet Bharara Might Be Rupert MurdochThe federal prosecutor was in the middle of a delicate case focusing on the conduct of Fox News executives.

By Gabriel Sherman

Jan. 5, 2017

Rupert Murdoch Is Turning Fox News Into Trump TVHe personally tapped Tucker Carlson as Megyn Kelly’s replacement in service of that goal.

By Gabriel Sherman

Jan. 3, 2017

Megyn Kelly’s Departure Is a Big Clue About the Future of Fox NewsMaybe it won’t reinvent itself as a politically moderate network after all.

By Gabriel Sherman

media Sept. 2, 2016

How Fox News Women Took Down Roger AilesThe most powerful, and predatory, man in media warned his staff about the “enemy within.” Turns out it was him.

Aug. 12, 2016

Rupert Murdoch Promotes Roger Ailes Loyalists to Run Fox NewsRoger Ailes’s old job has been divided into two positions. Jack Abernethy will run the business side, and Bill Shine will oversee content and talent.

By Gabriel Sherman

July 19, 2016

Sources: Kelly Said Ailes Sexually Harassed HerTen years ago when she was a Fox News correspondent.

By Gabriel Sherman

July 13, 2016

Can the Murdochs Contain the Damage From the Ailes Investigation? It may prove difficult as the accusations continue to pile up.

By Gabriel Sherman

May 27, 2016

WSJ Staff Told to Be ‘Fair’ to Lying DemagogueWhat is the “fair” way for a journalist to treat a politician who displays an open contempt for the truth?

By Eric Levitz

fox news news May 17, 2016

Why Rupert Murdoch Decided to Back Donald TrumpMegyn Kelly isn’t the only Fox personage who’s warmed to the GOP’s presumptive nominee.

By Gabriel Sherman

fox news news Jan. 27, 2016

Fox News Statement Taunting Trump Was ‘100 Percent’ Roger AilesBut now he’s frantic to get the billionaire back into the Thursday-night debate.

By Gabriel Sherman

ink-stained wretches Jan. 26, 2016

How the New York Daily News Became Twitter’s TabloidThe paper is reinventing the attention-grabbing, old-school front page as an agenda-setter on social media. But can that be a business model?

By Sridhar Pappu

fox news news Jan. 13, 2016

Rupert Murdoch Reasserts Control Over Fox NewsMurdoch is looking over Roger Ailes’s shoulder.

By Gabriel Sherman

early and often Oct. 7, 2015

Rupert Murdoch Praises Ben Carson, Who Would Be a ‘Real Black President’Spoiler alert: Obama was imaginary the whole time.

By Margaret Hartmann

early and often Aug. 24, 2015

Rupert Murdoch Wants Michael Bloomberg to Enter the 2016 RaceThe Trump drama continues.

By Margaret Hartmann

July 22, 2015