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Donald Trump has refiled a defamation suit seeking at least $10 billion against the Wall Street Journal and related entities for reporting on his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, arguing a birthday-card claim attributed to him was fake; the case, filed in Miami federal court, follows a prior dismissal for failing to show actual malice and is part of a broader pattern of Trump pursuing media outlets.
The Wall Street Journal editorial board argues that Trump has lost the governing plot in his second term, saying his personal obsessions and retaliatory politics are derailing policy gains, alienating Republicans, and jeopardizing GOP control of Congress as his approval sinks amid economic worries and a war with Iran.
IMAX has begun early discussions about a potential sale, with preliminary talks held with prospective suitors; the process is in its earliest stages and may not lead to a deal. The news follows a strong Q1 performance that beat expectations and supports IMAX's forecast of a $1.4 billion global box office in 2026, with shares rallying after the WSJ report.
The Justice Department issued subpoenas to the Wall Street Journal in March seeking information about the paper’s coverage of Iran, signaling a broader, more aggressive push to crack down on leaks and compel disclosure of sources.
The Justice Department defended subpoenas issued in a leak probe involving Wall Street Journal reporting on the Iran war, saying the subpoenas are aimed at identifying government leakers rather than targeting journalists and are justified to protect national security and soldiers. The move centers on a February 23 Journal article and reflects ongoing tensions between the press and the administration over leak investigations and news gathering, amid a backdrop of policy shifts on journalists’ records and past leak probes.
The Wall Street Journal’s editors critique Trump’s tariff push after a U.S. trade court ruled his 10% global tariffs illegal, calling the policy economically destructive and politically unpopular, noting the limited practical effect given the 150-day tariff window and ongoing inflation concerns alongside low public approval of his economic handling.
The Wall Street Journal’s conservative editorial board opposes a Spirit Airlines bailout, arguing there is no economic justification for a potential $500 million rescue that could let the government own up to 90% of Spirit and would fuel moral hazard; the piece notes up to 14,000 workers could be laid off if Spirit’s merger with JetBlue is blocked, and it raises the question of whether this would resemble a revival of the Trump Shuttle era.
A federal judge dismissed President Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a 'bawdy' birthday letter tied to Jeffrey Epstein, saying the complaint failed to meet the 'actual malice' standard for public figures; Trump can file an amended complaint by April 27. The ruling highlights the high bar for proving defamation in the U.S. and comes amid a broader pattern of media-related litigation involving Trump.
A federal judge in Florida dismissed Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a 2003 Epstein birthday letter, finding Trump failed to prove actual malice and noting the Journal’s thorough authentication and that the piece included Trump’s objection and attempts to contact federal agencies; the judge gave Trump a window to refile with more evidence of malice if desired.
A federal judge in Miami dismissed Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal over a drawing it said he contributed to a birthday gift for Jeffrey Epstein, ruling Trump failed to prove the Journal acted with actual malice; Trump plans to refile and WSJ stands by its reporting.
A Florida federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a 2003 Epstein birthday-card story, ruling Trump failed to prove actual malice; the case was dismissed without prejudice, allowing him two weeks to amend and refile, with the court not deciding the article's truth at this stage.
A U.S. district judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation suit against the Wall Street Journal over a 2003 note tied to Jeffrey Epstein, ruling Trump failed to prove actual malice; the case was dismissed without prejudice, allowing an amended complaint by April 27.
A Florida federal judge dismissed Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal over a WSJ article about a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein, ruling Trump failed to plausibly show actual malice; the judge allowed him to amend and refile the case in Miami.
Disney is reportedly planning to cut up to 1,000 positions in the coming weeks, with most reductions in the experiences division (theme parks and cruise lines) following prior layoffs in ESPN and the entertainment unit. ESPN is said to trim about 30 roles. The Wall Street Journal notes some cuts may stem from merging Disney+ and Hulu into one app. Disney employed roughly 231,000 people at the end of fiscal 2025, so the cuts would represent a small fraction of the workforce; this continues a multi-year restructuring that has eliminated over 8,000 jobs since 2022.
The U.S. SEC is preparing a proposal to make quarterly earnings reporting optional and give companies the option to share results twice a year, effectively moving to a biannual reporting cycle. The proposal could be published next month, with a public comment period (typically at least 30 days) before a vote. Regulators say the change would make quarterly reporting optional rather than eliminating it entirely, a move that aligns with ongoing political pressure while raising questions about transparency and market volatility.