A new New York Times/Siena College poll of registered voters shows Fox News as the leading single destination for news in the United States, surpassing every individual national television network, cable channel, and print or online news organization.
Conducted among 1,507 registered voters nationwide, the survey found that Fox News was the most frequently cited specific source when respondents were asked for their primary news outlet. Broader, non-branded categories — “social media” and “the internet” in general — ranked higher overall, but among named news brands, Fox News stood alone at the top.
No other major television network, cable news channel, newspaper, or digital news site came close as a single destination. The result underscores Fox News’ dominant position in an increasingly fragmented media landscape where audiences often piece together information from many platforms rather than relying on one outlet.
Key Details from the Poll
- Sample: 1,507 registered voters, surveyed nationally.
- Ranking: Fox News #1 among all branded sources.
- Comparisons: It outranked legacy networks (such as ABC, CBS, NBC), other cable channels, and major newspapers and websites.
Context: Only diffuse platforms like social media and the broader internet performed better when respondents named their main news sources.
The finding arrives amid ongoing debates about media trust, polarization, and shifting consumption habits. While many Americans now consume news across multiple apps and feeds, the poll highlights that when voters point to one primary branded source, Fox News leads the field.