The legal case filed by Donald Trump against The New York Times and his niece, Mary Trump, has been thrown out by a New York judge. Trump had accused the paper, its reporters, and his niece of plotting an “insidious plot” to gather his financial records for an extensive story on his tax evasion practices. Mary Trump had filed to have the case dismissed, which the judge ultimately granted. The article, which was published after 18 months of investigation, won the Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Writing in 2019. It debunked Trump’s self-made wealth claims and uncovered his business empire’s…
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In 2021, former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against The New York Times and his niece, Mary Trump, alleging that they had conspired to collect his financial records for a story on how he avoided paying taxes. He accused the paper, three reporters, and his niece of plotting an “insidious plot” to obtain his financial information. In response, Mary Trump sued to have the case dismissed. The story, which was published in 2018 after 18 months of research, won the Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Writing in 2019. It revealed that Donald Trump’s claims of self-made wealth were untrue and…
Tyrisia Woods, an employee of an Atlanta medical building, shared her concerns about the safety of the building’s security measures during an interview with CNN anchor Jim Sciutto. She stated that she did not feel safe in the building due to the frequent occurrence of active shooter situations in the area, and the building’s lack of adequate security measures. Woods claimed that the security staff in the building were helpful, but were not equipped to handle the level of threat posed by active shooters. She mentioned that there were no metal detectors in the building and that there were…
Tisha Campbell is an accomplished actress and singer, known for her roles in the hit TV show “Martin” and films such as “House Party” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” She was married to actor Duane Martin for over two decades before they went through a difficult divorce in 2020. The former couple has two children together, Xen and Ezekiel, who are now 21 and 13 years old. Despite the end of her marriage, Tisha has found joy in raising her two sons and sharing their milestones with her fans on social media. In a recent throwback photo, she shared a…
On Tuesday, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was grilled by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Hawley accused Haaland of endorsing a “radical climate change agenda” that would result in less energy security for America. He argued that instead of blocking the development of resources within the country and relying on China, the United States should focus on its own mineral resources to create more jobs and reduce reliance on foreign countries. Haaland responded by noting that blocking mining in certain areas was necessary to protect valuable ecological systems. She also argued that the Department…
Republican state representative Jeff Holcomb’s recent statement on the Florida House floor has sparked controversy and criticism from many LGBTQ activists. During a speech advocating for Senate Bill 1382, which opposes LGBTQ service members, Holcomb claimed that terrorists “hate homosexuals more than we do.” The statement was met with surprise and backlash from those who interpreted it as evidence of negative attitudes towards LGBTQ individuals within the GOP. Holcomb, who is an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserves, did not attempt to correct his statement or address the criticism that followed. The woman sitting directly behind him during the…
Former President Donald Trump recently released a campaign video titled “Higher Education,” where he outlined his plans to address what he called the “Marxist takeover of higher education” in the United States. In the video, Trump vowed to change how colleges and universities are accredited to reflect values that defend the “American tradition and Western civilization.” One of the most controversial aspects of Trump’s plan is his proposal to seize the endowments of any college or university practicing affirmative action. He argues that these institutions have been ripping off students and taxpayers by engaging in unlawful racial discrimination under the…
Sara Sidner, a journalist at CNN, recently sat down with comedian and TV writer Adam Conover to discuss the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike, which started early Tuesday morning. Sidner began the interview with a joke, asking Conover, “Since you’re known for ruining everything, is this your fault?” to which Conover replied in good humor, “I’m off the clock right now. We’re on strike, so I’m not ruining anything for the time being, except maybe the profits of the companies.” Sidner then asked Conover to explain why he thinks the strike is so important and why it needs to happen now.…
Dating coach Ella Freimann believes that women should never split the bill on a date as it allows them to maintain their “dignity” and avoid negative experiences with men. Freimann, who shares dating advice on her TikTok page to over 20,000 followers, claims that women can learn from gold diggers and should never go Dutch on a date. According to her, splitting the bill indicates that a man does not know his role in a relationship and does not value the time and effort that a woman puts into looking her best for him. Freimann, a 24-year-old influencer from New…
The interview between former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Fox News guest host Lawrence Jones on Monday night was characterized by frequent interruptions from Jones. Despite Hutchinson’s attempts to answer questions about his presidential campaign and his policies, Jones frequently cut him off mid-sentence, derailing the conversation and preventing Hutchinson from fully articulating his positions. Jones, who is filling in as a guest host on Fox News Tonight until a permanent host is selected to replace Tucker Carlson, began the interview by claiming that he had not encountered anyone who wants Hutchinson to be president. He then proceeded to ask…