When Fox News staffers break ethics rules, discipline follows — or does it?

When Fox News staffers break ethics rules, discipline follows — or does it?

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There are ethical standards at Fox News, we’re told.

But just what they are, or how they’re enforced, is an enduring mystery.

When Sean Hannity and Jeanine Pirro appeared onstage with President Trump at a Missouri campaign rally, the network publicly acknowledged that this ran counter to its practices.

“Fox News does not condone any talent participating in campaign events,” the network said in a statement. “This was an unfortunate distraction and has been addressed.”

Or take what happened this week.

Maria Ressa, Rappler formally indicted by the Philippines on tax evasion charges

Maria Ressa, Rappler formally indicted by the Philippines on tax evasion charges

A Sinclair exec spoke with the head of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists

A Sinclair exec spoke with the head of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists