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What happened at Fox News after the 2020 election? Documents reveal new details

Tens of thousands of documents were released as part of Smartmatic’s defamation lawsuit against the network

The Guardian - US

Fox Corp chief told Sean Hannity that Trump could not go on air in 2020 if he attacked network

Even before the 2020 election, tensions were high between Fox News executives and Trump, new documents show

The Guardian - US

Lachlan Murdoch’s top adviser Siobhan McKenna resigns from News Corp

Company’s Australian broadcast chief, who was involved in negotiations over Murdoch family’s succession plans, to depart media giant

The Guardian - AU

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TikTok's 'American Takeover' May Be a Hoax: Billionaire Questions Truth Behind Trump's New Tech Deal

Billionaire investor Frank McCourt is investigating the legality of Trump's White House-approved TikTok deal, which allows ByteDance to retain partial ownership and access to the app's algorithm despite a law requiring full US divestment.

International Business Times UK

Mark Cuban Reacts To The Idea Of The Ellison And Murdoch Families Controlling TikTok's Algorithm. He Warns New Cooks Might Destroy The Soup

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban shared his thoughts recently on the possibility of TikTok’s U.S. operations falling under the control of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) Executive Chairman Larry Ellison, Fox (NASDAQ:FOX, FOXA)) CEO Lachlan Murdoch and Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) CEO Michael Dell warning that the platform’s success could unravel if mishandled.

Benzinga

The U.S. will now actually control TikTok’s algorithm, JD Vance says

With the Ellisons (Oracle) and Murdochs (Fox) in the mix, Trump allies are poised to take at least partial control over the app’s recommendation engine.

Fortune

Trump signs TikTok deal — live updates

Will this be a giant day for the future of vertial videos?

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Trump Set to Seize TikTok Deal: Will US Titans Like Murdoch And Oracle Take Charge?

President Trump is set to sign an executive order approving a framework to transfer control of TikTok's US operations to American investors; the President named Murdoch, Ellison,and Dell as possible partners while the White House says the US will control the algorithm and board.

International Business Times UK

What To Expect From The US-China TikTok Deal: Who Will Be The New Owners And Will It Affect Influencer Algorithm?

TikTok's US sale finalised on 26 Sep 2025: Oracle, Murdochs join new ownership. Algorithm retrained on US data—could it curb influencer reach?

International Business Times UK

Murdoch’s TikTok? Trump offers allies another lever of media control

Under the known terms of the deal with China, TikTok would get a new board, including Murdochs and Ellisons

The Guardian - US

The Forced Sale of TikTok Is Crony Capitalist at the Core

Forcing the sale of a social media company for political reasons was always going to be a power grab for the White House—whether its occupant was Democratic or Republican.

Reason

Australia may have to choose between a Chinese TikTok and one owned by Trump’s billionaire backers

Expert raises concerns about what US TikTok deal could mean for News Corp’s ‘worrying dominance’ in Australian media

The Guardian - AU

Gavin Newsom Says Republicans 'Buying Up Platforms' To Control Flow Of News And Information: 'They Are Censoring You In Real Time'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) on Monday accused Republicans of "buying up platforms to control the news and information you receive," hours after President Donald Trump said tech and media moguls Larry Ellison, Michael Dell and Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch are poised to help take over TikTok's U.S. algorithm as…

Benzinga

Trump says Michael Dell and Larry Ellison will be involved in US-TikTok deal

The White House has confirmed a TikTok deal “is done” to retain US access to the platform.

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Axios

White House discloses more details of deal to save TikTok

TikTok's new U.S. entity would lease its algorithm from Chinese owner ByteDance.

Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Slip After A Stellar Week—Fox, Oracle, Dell In Focus On TikTok Investment

U.S. stock futures fell on Monday following Friday’s positive moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.

Euronews

Trump reveals that Murdochs and tech billionaires could take part in TikTok deal

Trump’s disclosure is the latest twist in a fast-moving potential deal to keep TikTok operating in the US.

Benzinga

Trump Names Lachlan Murdoch, Larry Ellison And Michael Dell As Key Investors In TikTok Deal, Praises Group As 'American Patriots'

On Sunday, President Donald Trump said media mogul Lachlan Murdoch and tech leaders Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL) CEO Larry Ellison and Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) CEO Michael Dell will take part as investors in a proposed deal to transfer TikTok's U.S. operations from Chinese parent ByteDance to American ownership.

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International Business Times UK

TikTok Tug-of-War: Trump Enlists Media Moguls and Tech Tycoons in Bid to Control App

A new consortium of billionaires including Rupert Murdoch, Larry Ellison, and Michael Dell has emerged as the frontrunner to take control of TikTok's US operations. This article examines the implications and the future of the social media giant.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ at memorial

President says ‘I hate my opponents’; Kirk’s widow forgives shooter; Murdochs could be part of TikTok deal – key US politics stories from 21 September at a glance

Al Jazeera

Trump says Lachlan Murdoch part of proposed TikTok deal

Murdoch will be part of a group of US investors – including Trump allies – trying to take over TikTok’s US operations.

The Independent UK

Trump reveals Rupert Murdoch and son Lachlan’s role in deal to buy TikTok

Trump says ‘tremendous’ amount of money will be spent by new American buyers for TikTok as Democrats fret app will be subsumed by MAGA owners

Axios

Rupert Murdoch, Michael Dell part of U.S. TikTok buyer group, Trump says

The White House says a deal should be signed in the coming days.

The Guardian - US

Trump says Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch likely part of US TikTok deal

US president tells Fox News ‘a man named Lachlan is involved … that’s a very unusual name, Lachlan Murdoch’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Sally Faulkner reunites with children, gun found in Kirk shooter search, Bolsonaro guilty of plotting coup

Mother has won temporary custody 10 years after botched 60 Minutes ‘retrieval’

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