Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis has ruled that Fox Corporation executives Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch must testify in the upcoming defamation trial against Fox News, which is being brought by Dominion Voting Systems. The trial is scheduled to begin on May 24th and could have major implications for Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corporation. It is also a major test of the power of the Murdochs, who have long been seen as untouchable in the media industry.
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Rupert Murdoch's deposition testimony in the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems has been released, revealing that he told former House Speaker Paul Ryan that Sean Hannity had been privately "disgusted" with former President Donald Trump for weeks, but was scared to lose viewers. The filing also included an email from Murdoch to Ryan, which appears to be a direct contradiction to Hannity's public support of the former president. The new filing is likely to have major implications for Fox News and its reputation.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has made it clear that any potential 2024 presidential candidates must pledge to support the party's nominee, or risk being banned from the debate stage. Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R) has said he will not support Donald Trump in the 2024 election and RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel has given the clearest sign yet that 2024 GOP White House candidates will have to pledge to back the party's presidential nominee. This is a clear indication that the party is looking to move away from Trump's influence.
The House of Representatives adjourned Tuesday without electing a speaker after three rounds of voting failed to produce a winner. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, who…