CNN, MS NOW & Fox News’ Latest Ratings Show Big Swings
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Key Points:
- President Trump's conflict with Iran drove increased viewership across major cable news networks in March, with Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC all seeing month-to-month gains in total viewers.
- Fox News led primetime with an average of 2.994 million total viewers, up 15% from February, and 323,000 viewers in the Adults 25-54 demo, up 24%, though it declined compared to March 2025.
- MSNBC ranked second in primetime total viewers at 1.262 million, up 11% month-to-month, but saw a slight 1% drop in the key demo; the network showed strong year-over-year gains.
- CNN experienced significant growth, averaging 898,000 total viewers in primetime (up 11%) and 175,000 in the demo (up 14%), with even larger increases across total day compared to both February and the previous year.
- Other cable news networks showed varied results: NewsNation's top show was Chris Cuomo's, Newsmax's leading program was Rob Schmitt Tonight, Fox Business saw Varney & Company lead in total viewers, and CNBC's Fast Money Halftime Report was the most-watched program overall.
