Breaking news: Newsmax to pay $67 million to settle Dominion defamation lawsuit

The right-wing outlet was sued for broadcasting false claims about the voting machine company.

View in browser Aug. 18, 2025, 12:23 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Patrick T. Fallon/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Newsmax Will Pay $67 Million to Settle Dominion Defamation Lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems sued the right-wing cable channel for broadcasting false claims that the voting machine company had rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election. Read more More Top Stories President Trump said he would "lead a movement" to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines. → President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is set to visit the White House today. Follow live updates. → The Trump administration downplayed a report that summit papers were left in a hotel. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018