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Nunes defamation lawsuit over Rachel Maddow comment dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by former Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif) against MSNBC personality Rachel Maddow ...
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'Did she hurt your feelings?' Trump ally dubbed 'perpetual loser' after judge dismisses Maddow suit
Former Rep. Devin Nunes (R-California) hasn't been shy about filing defamation lawsuits that many legal experts considered ...
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The landmark Supreme Court case that saved the press – and why the Trump admin wants it gone
President Donald Trump is again attacking the American press – this time not with fiery rally speeches or by calling the media “the enemy of the people,” but through the courts. Since the heat of the ...
No malice in Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s remarks, says Minister Vasavan
Controversy erupts over Kerala film award decision, with criticism from Adoor Gopalakrishnan and government officials.
The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone
A landmark 1964 Supreme Court ruling protects the press in lawsuits by public officials angry about how they’ve been covered.