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Iowa judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Des Moines Register and pollster
The judge concluded the constitutional protection “is too great and the reach is too far. The case must therefore be dismissed.”
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for New York sexual assault
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison following his retrial for sexually assaulting a former production asisstant in 2006.
Court hearing on Trump media ban begins; MS NOW, CNN, Politico seek White House reinstatement
The DOJ on Tuesday night cited national security concerns in justifying President Trump’s ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.
Federal prosecutors probe Jeffrey Epstein estate executors, WSJ reports
A group that advocates for Epstein victims applauded the news that Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke are facing an investigation. No charges have been been filed.
Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China
As Trump prepares to meet Xi, strains with U.S. allies are complicating Washington’s efforts to marshal pressure against an increasingly resilient China.
Iran’s president blames U.S., Israel for global instability in defiant UN speech
Pezeshkian began his address to the UN General Assembly in New York City by holding up photos of children he said were killed by U.S. and Israeli bombs.
South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace
South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for ‘energy ceasefire’, calls for trilateral meeting with Putin, Trump
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for an “energy ceasefire” with Russia, provided Moscow stops attacks on critical infrastructure.
Iran floats conditions for Hormuz reopening as Trump says deal could come after midterms
Tehran’s proposal could pave the way for restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, reviving fragile hopes for a diplomatic off-ramp.
DOJ defends Trump ban of 3 news outlets, says White House access is a ‘privilege — not a right’
The Department of Justice also argued President Trump was motivated by national security concerns in banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.