Newsmax is suing Fox News in a Florida federal court, alleging anticompetitive tactics to suppress rival conservative networks.

The complaint claims Fox uses exclusive content deals, financial penalties, and intimidation to block competitors.

Newsmax seeks a ruling declaring Fox’s actions unlawful and monetary damages.

Fox dismissed the claims as a response to Newsmax’s own competitive struggles, the BBC has reported.

Newsmax, valued at $1.8B, has grown under Trump support but previously settled a $67M defamation suit over 2020 election coverage; Fox News also settled a $787.5M Dominion lawsuit.