Trump and His Picks Threaten More Lawsuits Over Critical Coverage

The small flurry of threatened defamation suits is the latest sign that the incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage.

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‘Political opportunists’ threaten to challenge Republicans who oppose Trump’s picks, says GOP senator

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., on Sunday blasted those who have promised to fund primary challenges against Republican Senators who oppose President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks,calling them ...
NBC News - 4h
Trump and His Picks Threaten More Lawsuits Over Critical Coverage

The small flurry of threatened defamation suits is the latest sign that the incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage.
The New York Times - 6h
Live coverage: Trump, close allies attend the Army-Navy game; Trump taps new members of his administration

As national concerns about the drones spotted on the East Coast continue to mount, President-elect Trump spent the day in Maryland alongside political allies to watch the Army-Navy rivalry football ...
The Hill - 22h
Tech companies most threatened by Trump are donating to his inauguration fund

Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have all announced $1 million donations to Trump's inauguration fund.
CNBC - 2d
Judge pauses sexual abuse lawsuit against Trump pick for Education secretary

A Maryland judge has paused a sexual abuse lawsuit against President-elect Trump's Education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, as another case in the state could affect its outcome. A federal ...
The Hill - 6d
Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Linda McMahon, Trump’s Education Secretary Pick, Is Paused

Linda McMahon is accused of failing to stop abuse in the 1980s within W.W.E., which she led at the time. The suit is on hold pending a ruling over a state law related to such cases.
The New York Times - Dec. 8
Trump Still Faces 8 Civil Lawsuits Over the Jan. 6 Attack

Donald J. Trump has successfully defeated or impeded many legal challenges against him over the storming of the Capitol, but eight lawsuits on the matter remain in the courts.
The New York Times - Dec. 7
Trump appears to threaten Hamas with 'all hell to pay' over hostages

The US president-elect vows a response if captives in Gaza are not released by the time he returns to the White House.
BBC News - Dec. 3
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over effort to replace dollar

President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations unless they commit to not developing a new currency. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to explain ...
CBS News - Dec. 2