In February, Fox News Channel (FNC) achieved a significant milestone by outpacing CBS in primetime viewership, marking one of its strongest performances since March 2025. FNC averaged 2.6 million total viewers in primetime, while CBS lagged behind with 2.4 million, indicating a dramatic decline for CBS as it recorded its lowest February viewership since 2000. The competitive landscape of cable news during this month demonstrated a clear shift, with FNC appealing strongly to the audience.