Also Read: Cable News Networks Score Record Ratings in 2nd Quarter, Fox News Wins Overall ViewershipJuly was Fox News’ 223rd month as the top cable news network in both total day and primetime.At CNN, shows helmed by Erin Burnett, Jake Tapper and Brian Stelter were the top in the key demo for their respective time slots. Tapper’s “The Lead” beat Wallace’s “Deadline” on MSNBC in the 4 p.m.