Rupert Murdoch.
Australian-American business magnate (born 1931)
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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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
One to three months ago
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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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Rupert Murdoch is Maria Bartiromo's boss, and Trump reportedly considered Bartiromo for Vice President.Some support2 reports
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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
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Jesse Armstrong studied the similarities between Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump for an HBO show.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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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
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A defamation lawsuit is unfolding involving Epstein associates, a 2003 birthday letter, and media figures.Some support2 reports
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A lawsuit was filed on May 28, 2026, concerning published articles about ties to Jeffrey Epstein involving Rupert Murdoch's organization.Some support1 report
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Around Rupert Murdoch this week
News at the entities that move Rupert Murdoch most-
New York Post StructuralNew York Post published shopping guidance for Ford accessories on October 16, 2026.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Donald Trump OperationalDonald Trump and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed establishing a strategic partnership and cooperation.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Maria Bartiromo StructuralMaria Bartiromo interviewed Frank Bisignano regarding retirement age, discussing demographic and financial projections from the SSA and CBO.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Reuters StructuralReuters reported on Donald Trump's fiscal policy on October 20, 2026.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Dow Jones & Company StructuralKaren Elliott House retired from Dow Jones & Company and is now a senior fellow at Harvard University, having authored a book on the Crown Prince.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Congress TransactionalCongress added carveouts for Social Security, while Annie Lowrey wrote about bureaucracy in Atlantic.Moves Rupert Murdoch
Connections
The 23 strongest of 28, 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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Fox News Structural
Rupert Murdoch's influence structurally determines and shapes the direction and output of Fox News.
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Sun Structural
Rupert Murdoch purchased and reinvented The Sun newspaper.
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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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Maria Bartiromo Structural
Rupert Murdoch holds the position of Maria Bartiromo's boss.
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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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New York Post Structural
Rupert Murdoch holds ownership of the New York Post.
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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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Wendi Murdoch Mentioned together
Wendi Murdoch is the wife of Rupert Murdoch.
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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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Netflix Transactional
Netflix acquired rights and content related to Rupert Murdoch's sphere of influence via StudioCanal.
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Elizabeth Holmes Transactional
Rupert Murdoch provided investment funding to Elizabeth Holmes' venture.
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Larry Lamb Operational
Murdoch and Lamb partnered together in the development and growth of The Sun newspaper.
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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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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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Daily Mail Mentioned together
The entities are linked thematically by Murdoch's influence on the journalism sector.
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Nigel Farage Mentioned together
Evidence is insufficient to establish a relationship between Nigel Farage and Rupert Murdoch.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle Mentioned together
No direct relationship between the entities is observed in the provided evidence.
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.
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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.