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Trump refiles $10bn defamation suit against WSJ over report on Epstein ties – US politics live

May 28, 2026 • Guardian World

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President Donald Trump has filed a new $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over an article linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit claims the newspaper falsely reported that a birthday card to Epstein bore Trump's signature, which Trump denies.

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President Trump refiled a $10 billion defamation suit against the Wall Street Journal.
The suit challenges a report about Trump’s alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The article mentioned a birthday card to Epstein supposedly signed by Trump.
Trump and his lawyers say the card is fake, despite its release by lawmakers.
The lawsuit says the newspaper ignored whether the statements were true.
This is one of several lawsuits Trump has filed against news organizations.
Separately, a criminal investigation is underway into writer E Jean Carroll for possible perjury in her legal cases against Trump.
Other unrelated political developments include bills about Trump’s proposed memorial and comments from Jill Biden about the 2024 debate.

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Trump refiles $10bn lawsuit against WSJ over report on alleged Epstein ties

May 28, 2026 • Guardian World

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President Donald Trump has filed a new lawsuit asking for at least $10 billion in damages against the Wall Street Journal. He claims the newspaper wrongly accused him of ties to Jeffrey Epstein by reporting on a birthday card bearing his signature, which Trump says is fake.

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President Trump refilled a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The lawsuit seeks at least $10 billion in damages.
The Wall Street Journal reported on a birthday card to Epstein that it said had Trump’s signature, which Trump denies.
The first version of the lawsuit was dismissed by a judge for lacking legal proof of actual malice.
The case was filed in Miami federal court and names Rupert Murdoch, Dow Jones, News Corp, WSJ reporters, and executives as defendants.
Dow Jones says it stands by the accuracy of the Wall Street Journal’s reporting and will defend against the lawsuit.
Epstein died in jail in 2019 amid criminal investigations, and his case involved many conspiracy theories.
President Trump has filed similar lawsuits against other media outlets, which deny any wrongdoing and are defending themselves.

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US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say

May 28, 2026 • BBC US

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The US Department of Justice has started a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault. The investigation focuses on whether Carroll lied under oath about receiving outside funding for her lawsuits against Trump.

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E Jean Carroll accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault and defamation.
Carroll won two civil lawsuits against Trump, with judgments upheld on appeal.
Trump denies the accusations and has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the rulings.
The DOJ investigation examines if Carroll committed perjury by denying outside funding during a 2022 deposition.
Legal papers revealed LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman helped pay some of Carroll’s legal fees.
The investigation is led by the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche, who represented Trump in the appeal, has recused himself from this case.
Trump has called on the DOJ to pursue legal action against his critics since returning to office.

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GOP’s populists flex muscles with wins on Capitol Hill

May 28, 2026 • The Hill

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Populist and union-friendly Republicans have gained influence in the U.S. House of Representatives. They achieved key victories by adding a rail safety bill to a major transportation package, despite opposition from conservative Republicans and GOP leaders.

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Populist and union-friendly Republicans are increasing their power in the House.
They added a rail safety bill to a large transportation bill.
Traditional free-market conservatives opposed these moves.
GOP leaders also resisted the efforts by these populist members.
The developments happened last week on Capitol Hill.
The rail safety bill reflects a focus on worker and union concerns.
The changes show a split within the Republican Party.
This activity took place in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Trump victory in Texas gives him new leverage with Senate GOP

May 28, 2026 • The Hill

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Senator John Cornyn of Texas lost badly in the Republican primary. This loss puts pressure on Senate Republican leaders, including Majority Leader John Thune, to support President Donald Trump’s agenda. Many Republican leaders had spent a lot of money trying to help Cornyn win.

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Senator John Cornyn is a Republican from Texas.
Cornyn was defeated in the Republican primary by a large margin.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is a Republican from South Dakota.
Senate GOP leaders spent tens of millions of dollars to support Cornyn’s campaign.
Cornyn’s loss reduces the Senate GOP’s strength and influence in Texas.
The defeat increases pressure on Senate Republicans to follow President Trump’s priorities.
This development may affect how the Senate GOP plans their future actions.

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Buttigieg leads crowded 2028 Democratic field in new poll

May 28, 2026 • The Hill

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A recent poll shows Pete Buttigieg leading among potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential primary. He scored 18 percent support, followed by California Governor Gavin Newsom with 16 percent.

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Pete Buttigieg, former Transportation Secretary, leads with 18 percent in the poll.
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, is second with 16 percent.
The poll explores a hypothetical Democratic primary for 2028.
The Democratic Party is looking for new strategies after losses in the 2024 election.
The poll was conducted by Emerson College Polling.
Other candidates in the field also received support, but Buttigieg is currently the front-runner.
The poll results were released on a Thursday.

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Democrats think they can turn Texas blue with Paxton vs. Talarico Senate race

May 28, 2026 • The Hill

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat, which energized President Trump and his supporters. Democrats believe their candidate, state Representative James Talarico, has a strong chance to win the seat in the general election.

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Ken Paxton won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas.
President Donald Trump and his supporters were excited by Paxton’s win.
James Talarico is the Democratic candidate running for the same Senate seat.
Democrats see this race as competitive and believe they can win it.
Texas has long been considered a Republican-leaning state for statewide elections.
This Senate race is attracting significant attention from both parties.
Winning a statewide office in Texas has been a challenge for Democrats in recent years.

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Latino voters set to play key role in Texas Senate battle

May 28, 2026 • The Hill

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Hispanic voters in Texas are gaining attention as important players in the upcoming Senate election. Democrats hope to win the Senate seat in Texas in 2026, especially after Attorney General Ken Paxton won re-election, defeating Senator John Cornyn.

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Ken Paxton won re-election as Texas Attorney General.
Paxton defeated John Cornyn, a longtime U.S. Senator.
Hispanic voters in Texas are becoming a key group in elections.
Democrats want to win the Texas Senate seat in 2026.
Texas is seen as an important state for Democrats to gain in future elections.

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Rubio, Vance neck-and-neck in 2028 GOP matchup: Poll

May 28, 2026 • The Hill

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A recent poll shows Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are almost tied in support among Republican voters for a possible 2028 presidential primary. Vance has 36% support, while Rubio has 35%.

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The poll surveyed Republican voters about a hypothetical 2028 GOP primary.
Vice President Vance received 36% support in the poll.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio received 35% support.
The poll was conducted by Emerson College Polling.
The results show a close race between Vance and Rubio as potential GOP leaders.
The poll reflects growing discussion about the 2028 Republican presidential race.
No other candidates' numbers were mentioned in the summary.

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Student Borrowers Face Major July Deadline: What To Know

May 28, 2026 • Newsweek

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Millions of student loan borrowers must choose a new repayment plan by July 1 after a court ended the Biden administration’s SAVE plan. The new option, called the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), will start in July 2026 and offers payments based on income with some protections against rising loan balances.

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The Biden-era SAVE plan helped reduce monthly payments and speed up loan forgiveness for 7 million borrowers.
A federal appeals court ruled the SAVE plan must end due to legal challenges from Republican state officials.
Borrowers enrolled in SAVE must pick a new repayment plan by July 1 or be moved to another plan automatically.
The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) is set to start July 1, 2026, and will be the main income-driven plan for new federal loans.
RAP payments will range from $10 per month to 10% of income, depending on how much the borrower earns.
RAP includes rules to stop loan balances from growing because of unpaid interest.
Borrowers with Grad PLUS and direct federal loans qualify, but Parent PLUS loans do not.
Current borrowers who don’t take out new loans can stay on some older repayment plans for a limited time.

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Anna Kepner Case: Timeline, What We Know As Stepbrother Appears Before Judge

May 28, 2026 • Newsweek

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A Florida teenager, Timothy Hudson, has been charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a cruise ship. A federal judge decided not to jail Hudson before his trial, but the case continues as prosecutors and the defense argue over his risk to the community.

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Timothy Hudson, 16, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship.
The crime occurred in international waters, so the case is handled in federal court.
Hudson was initially treated as a juvenile but was later indicted by a grand jury and moved to adult court.
A judge allowed Hudson to stay free under monitoring while awaiting trial, despite prosecutors' warnings that he is dangerous.
Prosecutors said the victim was pinned down, raped, and strangled, with evidence from an autopsy.
Hudson pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.
The judge wants more information before deciding if Hudson should be jailed before the trial.
Some people, including a former FBI agent, criticized the decision to keep Hudson free, citing the severity of the crimes.

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Graham Platner’s Chances of Beating Susan Collins in Maine Drop

May 28, 2026 • Newsweek

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Prediction markets have lowered the chances of Democrat Graham Platner winning the Maine U.S. Senate race against Republican Senator Susan Collins. This shift follows renewed criticism about Platner’s tattoo, which some say resembles a Nazi symbol, and controversy over his deleted Reddit posts containing offensive comments and jokes.

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Prediction markets showed Platner’s chances of winning dropped from about 78% to around 66-73% recently.
Platner is a 41-year-old oyster farmer, former Marine, and likely Democratic nominee for Maine’s Senate seat.
Critics say Platner’s chest tattoo resembles the Nazi SS Totenkopf ("death’s head") symbol; Platner apologized and plans to remove it.
Democratic Representative Jake Auchincloss declined to endorse Platner due to the tattoo controversy.
Past deleted Reddit posts by Platner include offensive jokes and political comments, some used in ads against him.
Platner says the posts were dumb jokes made during isolation and that he is not a socialist.
Republican super PACs aligned with Senator Collins have used Platner’s past posts in attack ads.
Despite controversies, public polling still shows Platner leading Senator Collins in Maine.

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Exclusive: Trump's accelerating squeeze on Cuba

May 28, 2026 • Axios

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The Trump administration is preparing for possible instability in Cuba this summer and has planned military responses in case the Cuban government collapses. President Trump has not approved an invasion and is focusing on increasing economic sanctions to pressure the Cuban government while continuing peace talks with Iran.

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The U.S. government expects that Cuba’s communist regime might collapse soon.
President Trump prefers a peaceful change rather than a military invasion.
The administration is increasing economic sanctions to pressure Cuba’s government.
The U.S. has cut off Venezuela’s oil shipments to Cuba, which hurts Cuba’s economy.
U.S. military and government officials have conducted exercises to prepare for possible unrest in Cuba.
President Trump signed an executive order to impose secondary sanctions on companies doing business with Cuba’s military-controlled group GAESA.
Some international companies have stopped their business activities in Cuba following the sanctions.
The administration is watching how the situation develops and may apply more pressure if needed.

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ICE Checkpoints Would Damage World Cup 2026—Former Chief

May 28, 2026 • Newsweek

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A former acting ICE director warned that immigration enforcement at World Cup 2026 venues could discourage fans from attending due to fears of being stopped by agents. He said ICE’s main role will focus on security support and investigations rather than regular immigration checks at stadiums.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in 11 U.S. cities, along with Canada and Mexico.
Millions of fans are expected to attend, making it one of the largest sporting events ever.
ICE and other Department of Homeland Security agencies will help with security planning for the tournament.
John Sandweg, former acting ICE director, said visible immigration enforcement could reduce fan attendance.
Historically, ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations agents handle security quietly and avoid routine immigration enforcement at big events.
ICE’s role will focus on sharing intelligence and investigating crimes linked to the event, not on routine immigration checks.
Public fear about enforcement could still cause fewer people to attend even if undocumented fans are not common at matches.
Federal planning documents show resources have been allocated to support security for the World Cup.

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Frustration mounts over Kent water supply disruption

May 28, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Many people in Kent are facing water supply problems because of high demand during hot weather. South East Water has set up bottled water stations but has been criticized for not being prepared and for infrastructure issues.

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About 18,000 properties in Kent are affected by water supply outages.
The high demand for water in the heat is a main cause of the problem.
South East Water opened bottled water stations in several locations including Herne Bay.
Residents report issues like low water pressure, no water, and brown water.
Businesses such as a jam maker have stopped some operations due to lack of water.
People with health issues and pets find the shortages especially hard.
Local MP Sir Roger Gale says the disruption is unacceptable and calls for immediate solutions.
South East Water said its reservoirs are at critical levels and it has pumped much more water than usual recently.

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Another alleged drug boat struck by U.S. military in eastern Pacific, killing 2

May 28, 2026 • CBS News

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The U.S. military struck another boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, believing it was carrying drugs, and killed two men. This is part of a campaign led by President Donald Trump’s administration targeting drug-smuggling vessels in Latin American waters.

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The U.S. Southern Command carried out a strike on May 27 against a vessel suspected of drug trafficking.
Video released shows the boat being hit and then catching fire with smoke rising.
The day before, a similar strike killed one man and left two survivors who were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Since early September, President Trump’s campaign has targeted drug boats in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean Sea, killing at least 196 people.
The Pentagon’s inspector general will review if the military followed the targeting procedures but won’t check the legality of the strikes.
Some lawmakers and legal experts question the strikes because no drug evidence has been publicly shown and civilians might have been harmed.
The Trump administration states this is part of a war against Latin American drug cartels causing overdose deaths in the U.S.

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Minimum wage rise has made it difficult for employers to hire young people, says Alan Milburn – UK politics live

May 28, 2026 • Guardian World

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Alan Milburn, a former health secretary and current social mobility expert, has released a report saying that rising minimum wage and employer taxes are making it harder for businesses to hire young people in the UK. He warns that without action, the number of young people not working or studying could rise significantly by the early 2030s.

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Alan Milburn led a review on why more young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (called Neets).
He warns the number of Neets could rise by 25% to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without government action.
Many employers say the increase in minimum wage and employer national insurance (a tax) has made hiring young people harder.
Milburn agrees with former Prime Minister Tony Blair that some government policies have created difficulties for businesses to offer entry-level jobs.
The report is over 200 pages long and is described as thorough and critical.
A second report with policy suggestions is expected in the autumn.
The Office for National Statistics will release new figures on Neets and personal wellbeing soon.
Keir Starmer’s government welcomes Milburn’s review and is expected to respond to its findings.

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Map Shows US Chemical Facilities That Have—and Have Not—Had Accidents

May 28, 2026 • Newsweek

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An interactive map shows U.S. chemical facilities regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and highlights where accidents have happened. Recently, two serious chemical accidents occurred on the West Coast, raising concerns about chemical safety and federal oversight.

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The map is available at rmpmap.org and shows chemical facilities required to file safety plans with the EPA.
The map uses rings to indicate sites with recent accidents; bigger or darker rings mean more recent incidents.
A major incident in Garden Grove, California, involved a flammable chemical tank overheating, causing evacuations of nearly 50,000 people.
A deadly accident happened in Longview, Washington, when a chemical tank imploded, killing one worker and injuring others.
The EPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP) started from a 1990 law to prevent large chemical accidents.
Facilities covered by the RMP must submit plans that include accident history, potential impacts, prevention steps, and emergency response.
Emergency responders and federal agencies are investigating the recent accidents.
The map is meant to help communities and policymakers understand chemical risks but is not meant for real-time emergency use.

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Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned

May 28, 2026 • AP News

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The United States government made a $7.5 million deal with Equatorial Guinea to hold asylum seekers deported from the U.S. at a hotel owned by the country's president’s family. Since late 2025, at least 32 people who had won asylum protection in U.S. courts have been kept at the hotel, with many forced to return to African countries they fear.

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The Bamy Hotel in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, is used as a detention center for U.S.-deported asylum seekers.
The deal between the U.S. government and Equatorial Guinea is worth $7.5 million.
Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo’s family owns the hotel.
At least 32 asylum seekers have been held there since November 2025.
Most of these asylum seekers were already approved for protection by U.S. judges.
About 25 people have been forced to return to their countries of origin, where they fear danger.
The U.S. uses deportations to third countries to bypass immigration protections, according to lawyers.
Equatorial Guinea is an authoritarian country, making it hard for foreign journalists to report on the conditions there.

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US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2

May 28, 2026 • AP News

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The U.S. military struck another boat suspected of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men. This attack is part of an ongoing campaign under President Donald Trump targeting drug-smuggling vessels, which has caused multiple deaths but no confirmed proof that drugs were onboard.

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The strike happened on Wednesday in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Two men died in the latest attack on the suspected drug boat.
A day earlier, U.S. forces killed one man and rescued two survivors from a similar vessel.
The U.S. Southern Command shared video showing the boat before and after the explosion.
President Trump’s administration started this campaign in early September to target drug ships in Latin American waters.
At least 196 people have died so far in these military strikes.
The Pentagon has not shown evidence that these vessels carried drugs.
The Pentagon’s inspector general is reviewing if the military followed proper procedures, but is not investigating the strikes’ legality.

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