Haryy Nb4ABC to pay $15 million legal settlement in Trump defamation case
ABC has agreed to a $15 million settlement with former President Donald Trump following a defamation lawsuit related to comments made by ABC News correspondent Brian Ross during a 2018 live broadcast. The settlement resolves the case, which had been ongoing for over four years. The terms of the settlement include a payment to Trump and a retraction of the statements made by Ross.
Rupert Murdoch wants to preserve Fox News’ conservative leaning. A judge intervened.
Amidst court rulings and media maneuvering, the conservative stronghold of Fox News trembles as a judge’s intervention disrupts the strategic machinations of media mogul Rupert Murdoch. The patriarch of the Murdoch legacy seeks to maintain the channel’s rightward lean, yet the judiciary stands as an obstacle. Will the court’s decision reshape the future of Fox News, or will Murdoch’s determination prevail in preserving its partisan stance? The fate of media balance hangs in the balance as the legal battle unfolds.
Bankruptcy judge rejects The Onion’s bid to buy Alex Jones’ Infowars
In a twist as satirical as its own content, The Onion’s bid to purchase Alex Jones’ Infowars has been dismissed by a bankruptcy judge. While The Onion’s proposal was framed in jest, the bid stirred controversy, highlighting the blurred lines between humor and conspiracy peddling. The judge ruled that The Onion’s lack of financial resources and non-serious intent rendered the bid inviable. The Onion, known for its biting commentary, has yet to comment on the verdict, leaving observers to speculate if it was a publicity stunt or a perplexing attempt at journalism.
Trump’s DOJ secretly obtained phone and text message records of lawmakers and staffers
Unveiling a Pandora’s Box of Surveillance, Trump’s DOJ Stealthily Acquired Congressional Communications
In an audacious move, the Trump administration’s Justice Department stealthily seized the phone and text message records of members of Congress and their aides. This clandestine surveillance cast a shroud of secrecy over Capitol Hill, amplifying concerns about the erosion of democratic norms. The implications of this unprecedented power play ripple through the heart of the legislative branch, raising questions about the boundaries of executive overreach and the sanctity of lawmakers’ communications.