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Politics Sep 21

Trump says Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in U.S.-China TikTok deal

By Alan Suderman, Associated Press

Politics Sep 08

Inauguration ceremony for Trump's second presidential term
Murdoch family reaches media empire succession deal that won’t change direction of Fox News

Rupert Murdoch’s family has reached a deal on control of the 94-year-old mogul’s media empire after his death, ensuring no change in direction at Fox News, the most popular network for President Donald Trump and conservatives.

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Nation Dec 10

News Corp headquarters as Rupert Murdoch steps down as News Corp & Fox chairman
Probate commissioner rejects Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to change family trust over Fox News media empire control

The commissioner concluded in a decision filed on Saturday that Rupert and his son Lachlan Murdoch had acted in "bad faith" in their bid to amend the irrevocable trust.

By Associated Press

Nation Sep 16

News Corp headquarters as Rupert Murdoch steps down as News Corp & Fox chairman
Closed-door hearing in Nevada could decide control of the Murdoch media empire

A probate court in Nevada is set to begin reviewing evidence this week in a behind-closed-doors dispute that could determine who will control Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after his death.

By Scott Sonner, Associated Press

Nation Sep 23

FILE PHOTO: Lachlan Murdoch, co-chairman and chief executive officer of Fox Corp., attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Va...
Who is Lachlan Murdoch, heir apparent of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire?

Rupert Murdoch announced that in November he’ll step down as the head of his two media companies: News Corp. and Fox Corp. His son Lachlan Murdoch will become the chair of News Corp. while remaining chief executive and chair at…

By David Hamilton, Associated Press

Sep 21

Watch 5:06
What Rupert Murdoch’s succession means for the future of right-wing media

By John Yang, Dorothy Hastings

Over seven decades, Rupert Murdoch assembled a global media empire that includes Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post. Now, the 92-year-old mogul is stepping down, with his eldest son set to take over in November.

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Sep 21

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down at Fox and News Corp

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Magnate Rupert Murdoch's surprise announcement Thursday that he's stepping down as leader of his two companies leaves his son Lachlan firmly in line of succession at Fox and the rest of the media empire.

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