Political Feud and Potential Vice Presidential Picks

Former President Donald Trump criticizes former House Speaker Paul Ryan as "very disloyal" and calls for Rupert Murdoch and his son to remove Ryan from the Fox Corporation Board of Directors. Trump praises North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Sen. Marco Rubio as potential vice presidential picks.

Allegations against Washington Post's Publisher and CEO Will Lewis

The Washington Post's new publisher and CEO, Will Lewis, has been accused of pressuring the newsroom not to run stories about him. Lewis has a history of engaging in efforts to prevent negative coverage. He denies any wrongdoing but has faced allegations related to covering up criminal practices at Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids.

Rupert Murdoch's Wedding

Rupert Murdoch, 93, married retired molecular biologist Elena Zhukova, 67, after dating for several months. The couple looked happy at their wedding ceremony in California.

Media Influence in the Republican Party

Rupert Murdoch's media empire, including Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, supported Mike Johnson against Marjorie Taylor Greene's attacks on him, showcasing Murdoch's influence in the Republican Party.

Rupert Murdoch’s London Tabloids Cover-Up Scandal

Senior executives of Rupert Murdoch’s London tabloids in 2011 engaged in a cover-up operation to destroy evidence of industrial-scale hacking, with the company allegedly deleting millions of messages. Will Lewis, one of the executives involved, later became CEO of The Washington Post. Litigants, including Prince Harry and Hugh Grant, have pursued legal action against the company. Lewis, known for his digital expertise, faced allegations of being part of the cover-up but claimed he was preserving journalistic integrity. The Murdoch company denied engaging in a cover-up.

Financial Struggles of News Channel TalkTV and News UK's Broadcasting Outlets

Rupert Murdoch's news channel TalkTV experienced significant financial losses and was ultimately taken off air after failing to attract viewers. The channel will transition to a streaming-only model, with layoffs expected as part of a restructuring. Other broadcasting outlets under News UK posted profits, while The Times and The Sunday Times saw a decrease in profits due to market challenges and higher costs. The Sun and The Sun on Sunday also incurred losses, partially attributed to Facebook algorithm changes.

Controversy Surrounding the RBG Award by Dwight D. Opperman Foundation

Controversy surrounds the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation as it planned to honor men and women, including Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch, with the RBG Award named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The foundation faced backlash for changing the award criteria and including controversial recipients, leading to the cancellation of the ceremony.

Phone-Hacking Lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers

Prince Harry and Hugh Grant seek to amend their phone-hacking lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers to include Murdoch, Will Lewis, and Rebekah Brooks, alleging they were aware of efforts to cover up the company’s phone-hacking scandal. The case is expected to go to trial in January 2025.

RBG Award Controversy

Tech billionaire Elon Musk and media mogul Rupert Murdoch will no longer receive the RBG award after singer Barbra Streisand complained. The Opperman Foundation decided to rescind the award following Streisand's dissatisfaction.

Controversy Surrounding the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award

The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award, previously given to accomplished women, will now be given to men and women who have made extraordinary accomplishments. This year's recipients include controversial figures like Martha Stewart, Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, Michael Milken, and Sylvester Stallone, which has sparked backlash from Ginsburg's family.

Rupert Murdoch's upcoming fifth marriage

Rupert Murdoch, at 92, is planning to marry his girlfriend Elena Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist. This will be his fifth marriage, following a topsy-turvy romantic journey that included a broken engagement with Ann Lesley Smith. The wedding is scheduled for June at Mr. Murdoch's California vineyard.