4/17 – A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its owner Rupert Murdoch over a report linking him to a letter associated with Jeffrey Epstein. Trump alleged the publication falsely attributed the letter to him and harmed his reputation. The court ruled he failed to adequately plead “actual malice,” emphasizing that the Journal sought his comment and included his denial. The dismissal was without prejudice, allowing Trump the opportunity to amend and refile his complaint.