July 25, 2025

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Trump Sues Wall Street Journal, Murdoch for $10 Billion Defamation

President Trump on Monday filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit in federal court in Miami against the Wall Street Journal and its owner Rupert Murdoch, claiming a recent Journal story about a sexually suggestive 2003 birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein is false. This marks the largest legal challenge yet in Trump’s long-running media war, which has already netted settlements from ABC, CBS, Meta and X.

Key points:

Trump insists the alleged “bawdy” note never existed and vowed legal retribution after publicly denouncing the report.

The suit names Murdoch and Dow Jones & Co., signaling an unprecedented rift with a once-staunch ally.

Beyond lawsuits, the White House has barred the Journal from its Scotland press pool and FCC chair Brendan Carr is investigating NPR, PBS and other outlets for perceived bias.

South Park Creators Clash with White House over Trump Satire

Over the weekend, the White House fired back at “South Park” after its Season 27 premiere portrayed a naked President Trump romping through a desert with Satan and boasting an animated micropenis. White House assistant press secretary Taylor Rogers dismissed the hit comedy as a “fourth-rate show” that’s “hanging on by a thread” and insisted no satire could derail the president’s “hot streak” of accomplishments.

At San Diego Comic-Con, co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone responded with deadpan humor. Parker quipped, “We’re terribly sorry,” earning roars from the crowd, then recounted how they dodged Comedy Central’s request to blur Trump’s tiny animated genitalia by simply giving it googly eyes—transforming it into an unblurred character.

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States and Watchdog Sue Over Trump’s Withheld Head Start and AmeriCorps Funds

States and watchdogs are mounting parallel legal challenges against the Trump administration’s withholding of congressionally approved funds for Head Start and AmeriCorps. A GAO report released Wednesday found HHS violated the Impoundment Control Act by disbursing roughly one-third less Head Start grant money—about $825 million—in President Trump’s first quarter.

Meanwhile, Maryland and 24 other states have expanded a lawsuit in federal court to add OMB Director Russell Vought, alleging the Office of Management and Budget improperly withheld over $38 million in AmeriCorps funding despite a June court order to restore cancelled grants.

Administration Sues NYC Over Sanctuary City Rules

Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, the Justice Department filed suit against New York City in federal court, challenging the city’s so-called sanctuary policies as unlawful impediments to federal immigration enforcement. Attorney General Pam Bondi argues these local rules “release thousands of criminals on the streets,” pointing in particular to the weekend shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer by two undocumented immigrants with prior arrests.

Mayor Eric Adams vowed to review the lawsuit, stressing that while he supports protecting innocent immigrants, the city must also keep the public safe. The case, filed in the Eastern District of New York, mirrors similar actions against Los Angeles and several states, setting up a high-stakes clash over federal supremacy and local autonomy in immigration matters.

Trump Cracks Down on College Athlete “Pay-for-Play” Deals

President Trump on July 24 signed a sweeping executive order aimed at curbing so-called “pay-for-play” inducements in college sports and shoring up opportunities for women’s and nonrevenue athletics.

Key directives include:

Within 30 days, Education, Justice, HHS and the FTC must draft a plan to eliminate third-party pay-for-play NIL deals.

Within 60 days, DOJ and the FTC will review and refine litigation or policy measures.

Athletic departments with over $125 million in revenue must expand scholarships in women’s and nonrevenue sports, while those over $50 million must maintain existing levels.

Legal experts predict immediate court challenges, and NCAA President Charlie Baker has urged a bipartisan legislative solution for lasting reform.

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