Former President Donald Trump revealed during a Fox News interview that Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch are likely to be involved in the potential acquisition of TikTok in the US. Trump mentioned other key players, including Larry Ellison and Michael Dell, while emphasizing that the Murdochs, through the Fox Corporation, are part of the group. This development follows a law passed by Congress mandating the sale of TikTok to a US company due to national security concerns. White House officials have also stated that the acquisition would ensure American control over data and the company’s board.
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The Wall Street Journal published a live update that falsely claimed ammunition found at a shooting was engraved with “transgender ideology,” which was later proven inaccurate. This initial reporting was swiftly contradicted by other news outlets and officials who reported different findings about the ammunition’s markings. The author questions the Journal’s decision to publish this unverified information, particularly given the history of false accusations against the trans community and the context of blaming the left for the shooting. The author suggests this incident reflects a bias, as the Journal, owned by Rupert Murdoch, appeared to promote the Republican party line.
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In a recent turn of events, President Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch have reached an agreement to delay Murdoch’s deposition in Trump’s lawsuit against him. The deposition will be postponed until after a ruling on the motion to dismiss the case. This agreement, detailed in a joint stipulation, allows for updates on Murdoch’s health, potentially accelerating the deposition if needed. The court filing indicates that if the dismissal motion is denied, Murdoch’s deposition will occur within 30 days.
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Vice President JD Vance met with News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch and his son, Lachlan, in Montana. The meeting, attended by various Fox News executives, occurred hours before the Wall Street Journal published a story regarding a birthday letter President Trump allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein. Shortly after the story’s release, Trump took to Truth Social to denounce the report, calling it a fake and threatening to sue Murdoch and the publication. Subsequently, Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal.
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In a surprising development, Vice President J.D. Vance made a brief trip to Montana to meet with Rupert Murdoch, his son Lachlan, and several Fox News executives. This secretive gathering, which occurred at the Murdoch family ranch, remains shrouded in mystery regarding its specific purpose. Amidst the meeting, Vance and his wife also found time for a hike at the Matador Ranch, showcasing the quick nature of the visit. This meeting occurred shortly after Vance helped de-escalate tensions between Trump and Elon Musk.
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Newly released court documents reveal that former detectives involved in the 2011 Operation Weeting investigation into News Group Newspapers (NGN) phone hacking allege NGN actively obstructed the inquiry. Two detectives stated that NGN’s Will Lewis, now Washington Post CEO, could have faced arrest for perverting the course of justice due to his involvement in the deletion of millions of emails. While NGN denies wrongdoing and the Crown Prosecution Service found insufficient evidence for charges in 2015, these claims emerged during a settled phone-hacking lawsuit against NGN by Prince Harry and Tom Watson. The detectives’ accusations, however, remain a point of contention, with NGN maintaining that the email deletions were for legitimate reasons unrelated to the police investigation.
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A photograph depicts President Trump reviewing a satirical *New York Post* cover story mocking his recently implemented universal tariffs. The article highlights the significant stock market downturn and China’s retaliatory tariffs, contrasting Trump’s optimistic pronouncements with the negative economic consequences. The *Post*’s typically softer stance on Trump’s actions is noted, suggesting a potential rift between the two given the article’s critical tone. This incident follows other instances of tension between Trump and Murdoch’s media empire, notably regarding critical editorials published in *The Wall Street Journal*.
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The article details a past confrontation between Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch in the Oval Office, where Trump reportedly berated Murdoch. Despite this public dressing-down, the piece suggests Murdoch ultimately emerged with the upper hand, maintaining significant influence within media circles. This power dynamic highlights the complexities of their relationship and the shifting landscape of conservative media. The lasting impact on both men’s legacies remains to be seen.
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While the exact sum remains undisclosed due to a confidential settlement, Prince Harry’s legal victory against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers involved a substantial payout. The settlement concludes multiple lawsuits alleging phone hacking and other privacy violations. This marks a significant win for the Duke of Sussex in his long-running battle against the media conglomerate. The agreement reportedly covers compensation for the suffering inflicted by the illegal activities.
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Prince Harry’s settlement with Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloids, resulting in “substantial” damages, highlights a deeply disturbing pattern of intrusion into the lives of public figures, particularly the egregious targeting of a child. The news corporation’s apology acknowledges a “serious intrusion” into Harry’s private life between 1996 and 2011, including unlawful activities by private investigators employed by *The Sun*. This admission, however, barely scratches the surface of the sheer scale of the invasion of privacy inflicted upon a young Harry, a fact that makes the situation even more reprehensible. The sheer audacity of spying on a child, let alone for an extended period, is truly shocking.… Continue reading
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