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Jennifer Eckhart, a former Fox Business associate producer who sued anchor Ed Henry for sexual assault, has died at age 36. Found dead in her Florida home on Sept. 19, authorities ruled the death a suicide. Eckhart had previously settled her lawsuit with Henry in 2025 and launched a podcast focused on personal reinvention.
Jennifer Eckhart, a former Fox Business associate producer who sued anchor Ed Henry for sexual assault and Fox News for retaliation, was found dead at her Florida home on September 19. She was 36. Authorities ruled the death a suicide. Eckhart had settled her lawsuit with Henry in June 2025 after Fox News was dismissed from the case in March 2025. She had previously launched a podcast focused on resilience and reinvention.
Maria Bartiromo’s attorney has formally denied reports that she was fired from Fox News and Fox Business, calling such claims 'absolutely and unequivocally false.' While Fox News Media stated in a brief Thursday announcement that it had 'parted ways' with the anchor after 12.5 years, it provided no reason. Bartiromo’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, asserts she remains an employee and promises to release 'receipts and witnesses' to prove this, warning that the truth will emerge through legal channels if necessary. Fox News declined to comment further, stating its initial press release 'speaks for itself.'
Maria Bartiromo has abruptly left Fox News and Fox Business after 12.5 years, with the network offering no reason for the departure. Her shows are being rebranded or replaced by rotating anchors, while speculation persists about whether her exit stems from legal fallout or a conflict with the White House over election-related coverage.
Maria Bartiromo has been abruptly removed from Fox News and Fox Business after 12.5 years, with the network citing no reason for her departure. Her final on-air appearance was August 9, and her shows will now feature rotating hosts or new permanent replacements.
Fox News Media has terminated its relationship with veteran anchor Maria Bartiromo after 12.5 years, effective immediately. The network did not provide a reason for the sudden departure, which follows a month-long absence from the airwaves. Bartiromo’s daily show, 'Mornings with Maria,' will be replaced by a rotating host format, while her Sunday program will be temporarily led by Jason Chaffetz. The move has sparked speculation about a potential White House role, though Vice President JD Vance has denied this.
Former President Donald Trump has selected Sean Duffy, a Fox Business host and former congressman, as his choice for Transportation Secretary. This appointment is part of Trump's efforts to shape his potential future administration.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Republican Congressman Sean Duffy from Wisconsin as the Secretary of Transportation. Duffy, who left Congress in 2019 due to family health issues, has been a vocal supporter of Trump and is currently a co-host on Fox Business. Trump praised Duffy's past work in Congress and encouraged him to run for Wisconsin governor, though Duffy declined. This appointment marks the fourth Fox host to join Trump's administration.
Despite a Fox Business guest's prediction of a market crash following former President Donald Trump's conviction for falsifying business records, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained nearly 600 points on Friday, with the S&P 500 also rising and the NASDAQ slightly down.
Senator Bernie Sanders clashed with a Fox Business reporter over his proposed 32-hour workweek legislation, arguing that despite increased worker productivity, wealth has disproportionately gone to the top 1 percent. Sanders emphasized the need for a shorter workweek without reduced pay, pointing to studies showing increased productivity and arguing that billionaires should pay their fair share of taxes. His bill would lower the overtime threshold to 32 hours and require higher rates for overtime pay, aiming to address long hours and low wages despite increased productivity.
Senator Bernie Sanders clashed with FOX Business correspondent Hillary Vaughn over her question about his proposed 32-hour workweek, expressing frustration and interrupting her multiple times during the exchange. Sanders, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, led a hearing on the need for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay, citing examples from other countries. Vaughn's question centered on the impact of Democratic proposals on businesses, to which Sanders emphasized the need for businesses to be taxed more and for billionaires to pay their fair share of taxes.
Univision anchor Ilia Calderón will join Fox Business and Fox News anchors as a moderator for the second Republican presidential debate, becoming the only Hispanic person on stage among both moderators and candidates. The debate will be held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, with a Spanish-language version airing on Univision. Six candidates, including former President Donald Trump, have qualified for the debate, but his participation remains uncertain. Calderón, the first Afro Latina to anchor a weekday evening news program for a major U.S. network, was born and raised in Colombia and has had a successful journalism career with Telemundo and Univision.
The second Republican primary debate is scheduled for September 27 and will be hosted by Fox Business at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in Simi Valley, California. The moderators for the debate have not been announced yet. To qualify for the debate, candidates need to meet certain polling and donor criteria by the September 25 deadline. Former President Donald Trump has qualified but has indicated that he will not participate. Other candidates who have qualified include Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, and Chris Christie.
FOX Business will host the second GOP presidential primary debate on September 27 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. The Republican National Committee has chosen FOX News media to host the first two debates of the 2024 election cycle. Univision will also be a partner for the second debate, recognizing the critical role of Hispanic voters in determining the next President of the United States.
Fox Business will host the second Republican presidential primary debate, which will take place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on September 27. The Republican National Committee has also partnered with Univision and Rumble for the event. CNN obtained a copy of the RNC's candidate pledge, which requires participants to support the Republican nominee in the general election and prohibits them from running as an independent or on another party's line. Vivek Ramaswamy was the first to sign the pledge, and others are expected to follow suit.