Rupert Murdoch.
Australian-American business magnate (born 1931)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Donald Trump filed a defamation suit concerning ties to Jeffrey Epstein, involving media entities owned by Rupert Murdoch.Well supported16 reports
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Maria Salazar received support from members like Don Bacon, while Rupert Murdoch's media platforms backed her push, aided by Trump's endorsement to win her primary.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Fox News's direction, influenced by Rupert Murdoch, coincided with Gabby Giffords' assassination attempt, featuring longtime host Maria Bartiromo.Some support1 report
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Elizabeth Holmes attracted funding from investors including Rupert Murdoch.Some support1 report
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Trump targets the EU with trade policies and tariffs, while his media holdings, including the WSJ, critique his policies.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Rupert Murdoch is Maria Bartiromo's boss, and Trump reportedly considered Bartiromo for Vice President.Some support1 report
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The new event details Rupert Murdoch's ownership of the New York Post, targeted actions against Soros-linked groups, and Congress passing a law to limit IRS influence on nonprofits.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Jesse Armstrong studied the similarities between Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump for an HBO show.Some support1 report
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CBS News is being reshaped under Bari Weiss, adopting hiring models from Murdoch's empire and requiring oligarch approval.Some support1 report
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Comcast acquired Sky in a blockbuster auction, while RTL simultaneously acquired Sky Deutschland for €150m, amidst Rupert Murdoch's market moves.Speculative1 report1 development inside
Gone quiet
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Around Rupert Murdoch this week
News at the entities that move Rupert Murdoch most-
New York Post StructuralFox News, New York Post, and CNN are facing criticism regarding the quality of their media coverage.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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New York StructuralTalks regarding US-Iran diplomatic engagement are underway, with renewed talks being held in New York.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Reuters StructuralAndrii Biletskyi is reporting on military operations, including deploying UGVs and leading the Third Army Corps operations against Russian lines.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Congress TransactionalMandated National Bridge Inspection Standards were established in 1968.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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National Review StructuralWhile writing for National Review, the individuals discussed the role of media and education.Moves Rupert Murdoch
Connections
The 18 strongest of 23, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Dow Jones & Company Structural
Dow Jones & Company is formally owned by Rupert Murdoch.
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Maria Bartiromo Structural
Rupert Murdoch holds the position of Maria Bartiromo's boss.
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Fox News Structural
Rupert Murdoch's influence structurally determines and shapes the direction and output of Fox News.
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Donald Trump Operational
The relationship is characterized by active political and legal conflict, alongside mutual influence regarding media coverage and political strategy.
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New York Post Structural
Rupert Murdoch holds ownership of the New York Post.
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Reuters Structural
The relationship is defined by Rupert Murdoch's ownership and control stake in the organization involved in the lawsuit, which is linked to Reuters.
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News of the World Structural
The company was functionally linked to Rupert Murdoch as a key figure/owner during the observed period.
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National Review Structural
A's editorial output is influenced by the entities and persona associated with B, establishing a functional dependency.
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Congress Transactional
The two entities are currently co-defendants in a revised defamation lawsuit.
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Maria Salazar Operational
Rupert Murdoch's media platforms actively support Maria Salazar's political push.
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New York Structural
The relationship is defined by Rupert Murdoch's organizational roles, including ownership and emeritus status of the company based in New York.
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Wendi Murdoch Mentioned together
Wendi Murdoch is the wife of Rupert Murdoch.
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Elizabeth Holmes Transactional
Rupert Murdoch provided investment funding to Elizabeth Holmes' venture.
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Jesse Armstrong Mentioned together
Jesse Armstrong was observed to have studied Rupert Murdoch's business secrets.
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JD Vance Mentioned together
Rupert Murdoch provided media assessment and commentary regarding the political prospects of JD Vance.
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Bari Weiss Operational
Bari Weiss is influenced by adopting hiring models from Rupert Murdoch's empire.
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Conrad Black Mentioned together
A and B were observed by a third party to share characteristics of successful tycoons.
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Nigel Farage Mentioned together
Evidence is insufficient to establish a relationship between Nigel Farage and Rupert Murdoch.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Maria Salazar received support from members like Don Bacon, while Rupert Murdoch's media platforms backed her push, aided by Trump's endorsement to win her primary.
- Fox News's direction, influenced by Rupert Murdoch, coincided with Gabby Giffords' assassination attempt, featuring longtime host Maria Bartiromo.
- Elizabeth Holmes attracted funding from investors including Rupert Murdoch.
- Rupert Murdoch is Maria Bartiromo's boss, and Trump reportedly considered Bartiromo for Vice President.
July 2026
3 events- Trump targets the EU with trade policies and tariffs, while his media holdings, including the WSJ, critique his policies.
- Jesse Armstrong studied the similarities between Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump for an HBO show.
- CBS News is being reshaped under Bari Weiss, adopting hiring models from Murdoch's empire and requiring oligarch approval.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- Donald Trump filed a defamation suit concerning ties to Jeffrey Epstein, involving media entities owned by Rupert Murdoch.
- Comcast acquired Sky in a blockbuster auction, while RTL simultaneously acquired Sky Deutschland for €150m, amidst Rupert Murdoch's market moves.
- A defamation lawsuit is unfolding involving Epstein associates, a 2003 birthday letter, and media figures.
- A lawsuit was filed on May 28, 2026, concerning published articles about ties to Jeffrey Epstein involving Rupert Murdoch's organization.