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Dominion's defamation case against Fox News

After President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, Fox News' on-air personalities and invited guests continued to broadcast false charges against Dominion Voting Systems, claiming the company's machines and ballot scanners, used in 28 states, allowed votes to be "switched." Dominion is now suing Fox for defamation, arguing that the network aired false statements "with actual malice" even as Fox executives admitted privately such claims were false. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty talks with first amendment attorney Lee Levine, former Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt, and Semafor editor-in-chief Ben Smith about the strength of Dominion's case, and what it means for the news channel.

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Fallout over McCarthy's release of Jan. 6 video to Fox

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's release of about 40,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage to Fox News host Tucker Carlson is sparking backlash from Republican lawmakers. It also comes as Fox News is defending itself against a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems. Newly released court documents as part of that lawsuit allege that Fox executives had misgivings about the network's 2020 election coverage. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on how lawmakers are reacting.

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Questions about Fox News response to election

The New York Times reports that several Fox News executives and anchors discussed the potential impact on ratings after the network called Arizona for President Biden in the 2020 election. The network is also facing a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems alleging it knowingly spread false information. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the potential impacts of the litigation.

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