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Trump is making headlines for legal battles with the press, actions on federal agencies, and foreign policy moves. He is suing the Wall Street Journal over Epstein-related reporting, facing criticism for removing climate reports from NASA's website, and continuing efforts to restructure the Department of Education. Trump also issued an ultimatum to Russia on Ukraine, which was rejected.

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Trump sues over Wall Street Journal report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein

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  • Donald Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal for $20 billion over a report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. 21s
  • The Journal reported Trump sent Epstein a risque birthday letter, allegedly signed by Trump and including a sketch of a nude woman. 31s
  • The defamation lawsuit also targets the reporters and Rupert Murdoch, owner of News Corp. 50s
  • Some Trump supporters are demanding more documents from the Epstein case be released, alleging a government cover-up. 1m 12s
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi has requested grand jury testimony be made public at Trump's urging, but a judge's decision could take months. 1m 22s
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Trump sues over Wall Street Journal report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein
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CBS News
2 days ago
Trump sues over Wall Street Journal report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein

President Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal for $20 billion over a report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, disputing claims he sent a risque birthday letter to Epstein.

Donald Trump escalates war on the press
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France 24
2 days ago
Donald Trump escalates war on the press

Trump has increased lawsuits against news organizations, including the Wall Street Journal, and banned the Associated Press from White House briefings.

Trump denies writing crude letter to Jeffrey Epstein
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CBC News
4 days ago
Trump denies writing crude letter to Jeffrey Epstein

Trump denies writing a sexually suggestive letter to Epstein, calling the Wall Street Journal story fake and asking for grand jury testimony to be made public.

President Trump says Coca-Cola will use cane sugar in soda in U.S.
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CNBC
4 days ago
President Trump says Coca-Cola will use cane sugar in soda in U.S.

Trump announced Coca-Cola would switch to cane sugar in U.S. sodas, but the company did not confirm this change.

Trump says it's unlikely he'll fire Powell
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CBS America
4 days ago
Trump says it's unlikely he'll fire Powell

Trump said it is unlikely he will fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite earlier suggestions, and will wait until Powell's term ends.

Russia rejects Trump's ultimatum for ceasefire in Ukraine
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CBS News
6 days ago
Russia rejects Trump's ultimatum for ceasefire in Ukraine

Russia rejected Trump's ultimatum to sign a Ukraine ceasefire within 50 days, and Trump threatened 100% tariffs on countries doing business with Russia.

Trump backs out of plan to publish climate reports on NASA website
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Euronews
6 days ago
Trump backs out of plan to publish climate reports on NASA website

The Trump administration reversed a promise to publish climate change reports on NASA's website, continuing efforts to remove climate information from federal sites.

U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Trump to gut Education Department
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Reuters
6 days ago
U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Trump to gut Education Department

The Supreme Court cleared the way for Trump to resume dismantling the Department of Education, reversing a previous ruling that had reinstated laid-off employees.

Court allows Trump to proceed with firings at Education Department
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CNN
7 days ago
Court allows Trump to proceed with firings at Education Department

The Supreme Court allowed Trump to proceed with mass layoffs at the Department of Education, enabling his plan to restructure the agency.

Justice Department purges investigators who worked on Trump cases
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CBS America
7 days ago
Justice Department purges investigators who worked on Trump cases

The Justice Department has laid off more than 20 employees involved in Trump investigations, including those on classified records and January 6th.

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