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business5 months ago

Cannabis Stocks Surge as Trump Considers Reclassifying Marijuana

Cannabis stocks surged following a Wall Street Journal report that President Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana to a less restrictive drug schedule, which could significantly benefit the industry by easing regulations and boosting investment. The move, if approved, would be a major change for the $80 billion market, though it requires approval from the Attorney General and DEA, with Trump indicating a decision in the coming weeks.

law5 months ago

Trump Demands Murdoch's Deposition in Epstein Lawsuit

President Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal, alleging personal defamation related to a story about Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit seeks to compel Murdoch to testify under oath, citing his age and health issues. The case highlights tensions between Trump and Murdoch's media outlets, reflecting broader political and media conflicts.

politics5 months ago

White House Excludes WSJ from Scotland Trip Over Epstein Coverage

The White House has removed the Wall Street Journal from the press pool covering President Trump's trip to Scotland following a lawsuit by Trump over a WSJ story about a letter linked to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump claims is fake. The decision reflects ongoing tensions between Trump and the media, especially after the WSJ published details about a birthday letter to Epstein bearing Trump's name, which Trump has publicly denied and threatened to sue over.

politics5 months ago

Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against WSJ and Murdoch Over Epstein Ties

President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, denying the allegations and claiming the story was false and defamatory. The lawsuit follows a report about a letter allegedly written by Trump for Epstein's birthday, which Trump denies authoring. The case is part of a broader controversy involving the release of Epstein-related documents, with the Justice Department seeking to unseal grand jury transcripts amid ongoing investigations.

politics6 months ago

Trump Sues WSJ and Murdoch Over Epstein and Bawdy Letter Reports

President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and its reporters over a story about letters allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump denies writing. The lawsuit claims the story contains false information and accuses the Journal of journalistic misconduct. This legal action is part of Trump's broader pattern of suing media outlets, and it comes amid ongoing scrutiny of his connections to Epstein and his relationship with Rupert Murdoch.

law6 months ago

Trump Sues Media Giants Over Epstein and Personal Claims

President Donald Trump has filed a libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, its parent company, Rupert Murdoch, and two reporters over a report claiming he wrote a 'bawdy' note to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump denies writing. The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Epstein case files and media relations.