The Daily Beast
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- Judge tosses Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it 'contorted' and not how 'courts work'
A federal judge dismissed Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, calling it a 'contorted' attempt to avoid her potential $1 billion defamation suit over allegations linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The case, which involved claims of 'tactical gamesmanship' from both sides, was sent back to state court for resolution.
- Jim Acosta urges reporters to 'walk the f--- out' if Trump launches 'revenge attack' at Correspondents' Dinner
Former CNN journalist Jim Acosta urged reporters to walk out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner if President Trump launches a 'revenge attack' against the press. Acosta argued that journalists must stand up for the First Amendment and their profession, while guest Katie Couric doubted reporters would follow through. Trump has accepted the dinner invitation, marking his first attendance as president in either term.