Trump Appeals Dismissal of $10 Billion Libel Suit Against Wall Street Journal

By: Katie Robertson

6 November 2026 at 21:28

A judge has twice tossed the president’s defamation complaint, which centered on an article about a birthday greeting to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

President Trump during a campaign rally at in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday.

New York Times Company in Advanced Talks to Acquire Letterboxd

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By: Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch

5 November 2026 at 23:09

The roughly $330 million deal for the cinephile community site would be part of an effort to add new products and services to the company’s portfolio.

Letterboxd attracts movie buffs who use the site to review and recommend films, curate personal filmographies and complete viewing challenges.

Steve Kornacki and NBC Drew Crowds as Midterms Got a Ratings Bump

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By: John Koblin and Michael M. Grynbaum

5 November 2026 at 22:47

More than 31 million viewers followed along with the Democrats’ big night on television, a 23 percent jump from the 2022 midterm elections.

NBC led all the major cable and broadcast networks with 6.7 million viewers, a total that did not include a significant online audience for the livestream of its indefatigable data nerd, Steve Kornacki, in the white shirt.

Salon, a Pioneer of Digital Journalism, Shuts Down

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By: Katie Robertson

5 November 2026 at 23:29

The progressive website, founded in 1995, said its business was “no longer sustainable.”

Salon.com was started by the journalist David Talbot as a digital magazine covering books, culture and ideas at a time before blogging and online news had taken off.

Trump Media’s Shares Fall to Record Low After Midterms

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By: Matthew Goldstein

4 November 2026 at 22:37

Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock plunged 24 percent a day after Democrats made huge gains in the midterm elections.

On Wall Street, trading in shares of Trump Media have always been something of a proxy for President Trump’s popularity.

The New York Times Adds 420,000 Digital Subscribers

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By: Katie Robertson

4 November 2026 at 19:22

After a slower second quarter, the additions in the third quarter keep the company roughly on track to meet its goal of 15 million subscribers by the end of next year.

The New York Times Company has added about 1.46 million digital-only subscribers over the past year.

Candy and Smiles on MS NOW, and Some Regrets on Fox News

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By: Michael M. Grynbaum and John Koblin

4 November 2026 at 18:22

On TV, the outcome of the midterm elections became clear early on. Pundits celebrated and grieved by turns.

Trump Is Watching Fox News, and He Is Not Thrilled

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By: Michael M. Grynbaum

4 November 2026 at 01:59

On a consequential midterm night, the president offered some harsh criticism of the cable news channel on his social media account.

President Trump raged against Jessica Tarlov, a co-host of “The Five” on Fox News, on his social media account on Tuesday.

How Broadcast, Cable and Late-Night Shows Plan to Cover the Midterm Elections

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By: John Koblin and Michael M. Grynbaum

3 November 2026 at 17:02

Viewers will be flooded with options, including 13 straight hours of NBC footage and a continuous livestream of Steve Kornacki and his big board.

Steve Kornacki, NBC’s data analyst, will host a continuous livestream beginning late afternoon on Election Day.

For Iowa Journalist Laura Belin, Covering Politics Is a Constant Battle

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By: Erik Wemple and KC McGinnis

3 November 2026 at 10:02

Laura Belin is an openly liberal journalist in Iowa who has long been shut out by state Republican officials. Now she’s being bypassed by Democrats who favor friendly internet influencers.

Laura Belin, an independent journalist, working in her home in Windsor Heights, Iowa.

How The New York Times Is Covering the Midterm Elections

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By: Sarah Bahr

3 November 2026 at 16:10

More than 400 journalists across at least 30 states will interview voters, break down results and identify trends.

Voters cast ballots at the Jasper County Fairgrounds in Colfax, Iowa.

Judge Tosses Trump’s $10 Billion Suit Against The Wall Street Journal

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By: Katie Robertson

31 October 2026 at 21:01

The defamation suit focused on an article about a birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein. It was the president’s second attempt to claim the publication had acted with actual malice.

The Wall Street Journal’s offices in Manhattan. Judge Darrin P. Gayles of Federal District Court dismissed President Trump’s lawsuit with prejudice, meaning the claim cannot be refiled again.

Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Case, Avoiding Trial

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By: Eli Tan

30 October 2026 at 18:11

The case, brought by an 18-year-old Mississippi woman and set for trial next week, was the fourth of nine bellwether personal injury lawsuits.

The latest lawsuit against Meta over child social media addiction was set to go to trial in Los Angeles Superior Court next week.

CNN, MS Now and Politico Update Lawsuit Against Trump Over White House Access

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By: Erik Wemple

28 October 2026 at 20:47

The news outlets argued in an updated lawsuit that they should be granted access to the White House reporting pools.

Betsy Klein, a CNN reporter, in the White House in September.

Gina Hinojosa’s Texas Governor Campaign Tests Limits of New Rules for Digital Political Ads

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By: Ken Bensinger

28 October 2026 at 15:45

Some of the social media posts paid for by Gina Hinojosa’s campaign for Texas governor don’t include a disclosure, despite a state regulation that likely requires it.