Judge dismisses Newsmax's lawsuit against Fox News, but says it can refile an amended version

Core Points - A federal judge dismissed Newsmax's antitrust lawsuit against Fox News but allowed for an amended version to be submitted [1][2] - The judge criticized Newsmax's initial complaint as a "shotgun pleading," which improperly combined multiple counts [2] - Newsmax has until Thursday to file an amended complaint that adheres to the court's guidelines [3] Company Actions - Newsmax accused Fox News of monopolistic practices and suppressing competition in conservative media [4] - Fox News responded by stating that Newsmax's lawsuit is an attempt to deflect from its own market failures [4] Legal Proceedings - Judge Aileen Cannon emphasized the need for clarity in legal complaints, stating that the current format was not permissible [2] - The court's order indicates that failure to comply with the amended filing requirements could lead to case dismissal [3]