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Fox News Delivered Its Highest-Rated Fourth of July in Network History During America 250

Fox News Channel dominated television ratings in July, highlighted by its highest-rated Fourth of July coverage in network history, according to Nielsen Media Research. Several broadcast networks, conversely, suffered historic lows, further demonstrating the steady shift in American TV viewing habits.

Record Fourth of July Ratings

After America celebrated its 250th anniversary with, in all likelihood, a world record fireworks display, Fox News can now celebrate its highest-rated coverage of the Fourth of July in its almost 30-year network history, reaching a peak of 5.7 million viewers and 701,000 viewers in the 25-to-54 age demographic during President Donald Trump’s speech from 11:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. ET.

Special coverage hosted by Bret Baier, Sean Hannity, Dana Perino, Harris Faulkner, and Brian Kilmeade from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. ET secured 3.9 million viewers, commanding the attention of an impressive 73 percent of cable-news viewers at that time.

Fox Outpaces Broadcast Networks in July Primetime

For the second month in a row, Fox News delivered in primetime. Despite competing against networks with broader household reach, Fox News once again outpaced the major broadcast networks.

In weekday primetime, Fox News averaged 2.643........

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