The OpenSecrets profile reveals that in the 2024 cycle, Fox Corp contributed nearly $3 million and spent over $4.2 million on lobbying, with a significant proportion of lobbyists (28 out of 40 in 2023 and 24 out of 34 in 2024) having prior government experience. This revolving door phenomenon raises concerns about undue political influence and potential alignment with authoritarian interests.

Analysis of Fox Corporation's significant political contributions and lobbying efforts as detailed in their 2024 Political Activities Report. The extensive political engagement and high spending on lobbying raise concerns about potential influence on policy in ways that could bolster authoritarian practices.

Fox News has agreed to pay a $1 million fine to New York City to settle allegations of a toxic work environment and sexual harassment, as described by the NYC Commission on Human Rights. The settlement highlights longstanding issues with labor practices at Fox News.

Fox Corporation's Political Activities Policy details guidelines for employee involvement in political processes, including political contributions, lobbying, and the handling of gifts. While the policy is designed to ensure legal compliance, it institutionalizes significant corporate engagement in political activities that can influence policymaking, potentially reinforcing power structures that enable authoritarian practices.

In January 2024, Fox Corporation published its updated Standards of Business Conduct. The document lays out comprehensive guidelines on ethical behavior, internal compliance, workplace professionalism, and the framework for engagement in political activities such as lobbying and political contributions. The standards emphasize transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to legal requirements, outlining clear boundaries for personal political activity and ensuring that corporate actions are not used to champion partisan agendas.

The 2023 Political Activities Report details Fox Corporation's extensive political contributions via its FOXPAC, corporate contributions, and lobbying expenditures. The report shows significant executive involvement in directing these political efforts, signaling a strong and organized drive to influence public policy.

In addition to its political activities, the 2023 report outlines Fox Corporation's philanthropic and community engagement efforts. These include substantial donations towards disaster relief, veteran support, and educational initiatives aimed at assisting underserved communities.

Fox Corporation's official Human Rights Statement demonstrates its commitment to upholding international labor standards, prohibiting forced and child labor, ensuring workplace safety, and fostering an environment free from discrimination. This proactive stance supports robust labor rights, which is essential in countering authoritarian practices.

Fox News, a key asset of Fox Corp., is facing a lawsuit for broadcasting 20 demonstrably false claims about the 2020 election. The network reached a $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems to avoid trial, after judicial findings highlighted the disinformation campaign.

The controversies surrounding Fox News, a major arm of Fox Corporation, reveal a pattern of politically influenced funding and the dissemination of biased, often misleading, content that bolsters authoritarian narratives in the United States.

Fox Corp.'s longtime lobbyist, Danny O’Brien, a former Biden aide who had been leading government relations since 2018, is leaving the company to join South Korean solar energy firm Qcells as executive vice president and head of U.S. corporate affairs. His departure comes at a time when Fox News is embroiled in a high-profile defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems, highlighting shifting dynamics in the company’s political engagement.

Fox News, a key asset of Fox Corp, settled a $787.5 million defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems in 2023 over its broadcast of election conspiracy claims. This settlement highlights concerns over the network’s role in disseminating misleading information that can undermine democratic processes and contribute to authoritarian dynamics.

Fox Corp. executives made maximum individual donations to Republican candidate Adam Laxalt during August and September 2021. Laxalt, a key supporter of Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and a promoter of baseless voter fraud claims, has benefitted from these contributions, reinforcing a pattern of backing far‐right and authoritarian agendas.

Fox News agreed to pay a $1 million fine for repeated violations of the New York City Human Rights Law following a three-year investigation into sexual harassment, discrimination, and misconduct. As part of the settlement, the company also committed to enacting significant policy changes, including enhanced harassment prevention measures and increased oversight.

Fox News, a key property of Fox Corp, agreed to pay a $1 million fine to settle a case over violations of New York City human rights laws. The settlement, stemming from longstanding sexual harassment scandals, requires the network to remove mandatory confidential arbitration clauses and update its policies on reporting harassment, retaliation, training, and compliance.

Court documents reveal that Fox Corp executives, led by Rupert Murdoch, actively intervened in political affairs by directing biased programming to bolster GOP interests. The documents detail instructions to promote tax cut legislation, support Republican Senate candidates, and manipulate coverage during key election periods, blurring the line between journalism and partisan political advocacy.

A Business and Human Rights article questions whether Fox News, operated by Fox Corp., breaches human rights by enjoying legal immunity under the Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights. The piece argues that this immunity may allow the channel to engage in practices that contribute to systemic human rights violations and bolster far‑right narratives.