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Tucker Carlson Is Out at Fox News

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Sahil Patel
· · Source: The Information

Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News, as the cable news network announced that it has “agreed to part ways” with its star TV personality. Carlson’s departure is a shocker for the cable-news ecosystem and those who pay attention to Fox News and its controversial hosts. “Fox News Tonight” is often the highest-rated program in its time slot. The host’s exit comes shortly after Fox News settled a...

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