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Trump files amended $15bn defamation complaint against New York Times

Refiled complaint, after judge tossed initial suit last month, also targets individual reporters and book publisher

The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2025

Did the Secret Service Surveil James Comey Without a Warrant After '86 47' Post?

The former FBI director's cringey Instagram photos are not an "exigent circumstance" that allows law enforcement to circumvent the Constitution.

Reason · Jul 10, 2025

‘It’s like doing three movies at once’: Robert De Niro on his thrilling TV debut – as America’s saviour

The film legend’s Netflix political conspiracy drama Zero Day is his first major TV gig, and it’s extremely well timed. He talks about his greatest roles – and playing a leader people can actually trust

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025