Court documents show how CEO deals with Murdochs on editorial strategy, influence of top hosts. On Jan. 5, 2021, the day before the U.S. Capitol riot, Fox FOX -0.40%decrease; red down pointing triangle News Chief Mr. Murdoch would email suggestions on hosts, narratives and guests, according to a filing. In the context of the 2020 election coverage, that meant advising on how to cover fraud claims and how to treat Donald Trump, the filing said.