Fox News again had a lopsided victory in the first quarter and March cable news ratings, but the network generally saw a year-over-year viewership decline, while CNN and MS NOW gained. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 323,000, down 18%, while CNN averaged 175,000, up 45%, and MS NOW was at 130,000, up 19%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 198,000, down 17%, compared to CNN with 111,000, up 42% and MS NOW with 81,000, up 35%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 265,000, down 30%, compared to CNN with 156,000, up 29%, and MS NOW with 114,000, up 19%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 172,000, down 30%, compared to CNN with 101,000, up 28%, and MS NOW with 72,000, up 26%.

Source: CNN April 02, 2026 17:04 UTC