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Lachlan Murdoch, Rupert Murdoch's eldest son, has officially inherited the reins of the family's conservative media empire, encompassing Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and other prominent outlets. This follows a long succession battle with his brother James. While Lachlan is seen as more hands-off than his father, he aims to maintain the empire's conservative identity. Despite facing controversies, including defamation lawsuits against Fox News, both Fox Corp and News Corp have shown financial success under Lachlan's leadership.

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