Fox News Holds the Lead While CNN and MSNBC Slump in Aug. 17 Ratings

For the week of Aug. 17, MSNBC NOW and CNN fell double digits in total viewers and the 25–54 demo, while Fox News remained No. 1 despite year‑over‑year declines; The Five topped both total viewers (3.184M at 5 p.m. ET) and the 25–54 demo (276K). CNN posted YoY gains in primetime and total day, MSNBC NOW rose in total viewers YoY but slipped in primetime demo, and Fox News declined YoY across the board, with MS NOW’s The Briefing the only non‑Fox show in the primetime Top 15.