World Jan 13 Hegseth confirmation hearings to begin amid sexual misconduct accusations By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat
Politics Feb 10 Watch 7:16 What ending forced arbitration for sexual assault claims could mean for survivors A major bipartisan law to empower victims of sexual harassment and assault cleared the Senate Thursday and heads to President Biden's desk for a signature. It's the most significant #MeToo legislation to pass in Congress since the movement began. Lisa… By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori
Nation Jan 05 Watch 10:11 Gretchen Carlson says it’s time to modernize the Miss America pageant Former FOX News host Gretchen Carlson, who filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her then-boss Roger Ailes, was recently appointed chair of the Miss America Organization’s board of directors. She describes her efforts to change sexual harassment laws, how she’s… By PBS News Hour
Nation May 18 Roger Ailes, former Fox News CEO, dies at age 77 Hosts of the morning show “Fox & Friends” appeared visibly upset when they announced Ailes’ death and read his family’s statement on-air early Thursday. Ailes had led Fox News for two decades. By Laura Santhanam
Nation Sep 06 Watch 6:35 Fox News ends Ailes era with apology and $20 million for Gretchen Carlson Fox News will pay a $20 million settlement to former Fox anchor Gretchen Carlson over her allegations of sexual harassment by former CEO Roger Ailes. Fox also issued a rare apology to Carlson. Judy Woodruff learns more from Stephen Battaglio… By PBS News Hour
Sep 06 Fox News settles Gretchen Carlson’s sexual harassment case By Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako The parent company of Fox News has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit with former anchor Gretchen Carlson and issued her a public apology. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 9:40 In the wake of the Ailes resignation, we discuss workplace sexual harassment By PBS News Hour Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson was the first woman to accuse network co-founder Roger Ailes of sexual harassment. She was not the last: a subsequent flood of allegations forced Ailes to resign. As the company investigates, Judy Woodruff interviews… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 8:34 The long rise and very quick fall of Fox News boss Roger Ailes By PBS News Hour For 20 years, the man at the helm of Fox News was it's CEO and founder Roger Ailes. On Thursday, Ailes stepped down after former anchor Gretchen Carlson filed a sexual harassment suit against him. Jane Hall, associate professor at… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 5:02 News Wrap: Trump’s words on NATO worry alliance, Fox News’ Roger Ailes resigns By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, international rebuke followed Donald Trump’s remarks that he will not guarantee US defense of NATO allies. Also, the CEO of Fox News, Roger Ailes, resigned after former show host Gretchen Carlson filed a sexual harassment… Continue watching