Colin Jost and Michael Che had a field day on Saturday Night Live‘s “Weekend Update,” mocking the earthquake that rattled NYC and the latest news on Donald Trump.
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Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Former President Donald Trump has filed a defamation suit against ABC News and one of its best known anchors, George Stephanopoulos, alleging that the TV journalist damaged Trump’s standing by saying on air that he had been found liable for raping E. Jean Carroll, a journalist and writer who recently won a defamation suit against the former Commander in Chief. The suit, filed Monday in the Miami division of Southern District of Florida in the U.S.
District Court, attempts to make the case that Stephanopoulos during the course of a recent broadcast of ABC News’ “This Week” defamed Trump by stating the rape allegations several times. While Trump was found liable by a jury of assaulting Carroll sexually, the judge in the trial indicated that Carroll had not failed to prove that Trump raped her, citing New York’s narrow legal definition of the crime. ABC News declined to comment on the matter.
Trump has a long history of trying to use the courts to retaliate against unfavorable press. In the past, federal judges have dismissed suits he has filed against CNN, The New York Times and The Washington Post. Trump often uses the prospect of expanding libel laws to harass and prosecute the media in campaign speeches.
The Stephanopoulos remarks in question were made during a March 10 interview between the anchor and Rep. Nancy Mace, the South Carolina Republican. The anchor during the exchange pressed the politician on why she continued to support Trump despite the outcome of Carroll’s civil case.
Colin Jost and Michael Che had a field day on Saturday Night Live‘s “Weekend Update,” mocking the earthquake that rattled NYC and the latest news on Donald Trump.
Barron Trump made a rare public appearance over the weekend. The 18 year old accompanied his parents Melania and Donald Trump for an Easter dinner in Mar-a-Lago, wearing a black suit and a yellow tie. Melania Trump reflects about ‘loss and grief’ in a tribute to her late motherMelania Trump spotted at Mar-a-Lago: Attends event with Donald TrumpVideo: Melania Trump, Barron Trump, and Viktor Knavs at Easter bunch today at Mar-a-LagoVideo credit to “@alisaroever” via Instagram stories pic.twitter.com/OeitvT2hWwVideos and photos showed Barron at different points of the day this past Sunday, which hosted an Easter celebration in Mar-a-Lago alongside dozens of guests.
Ghost of John McCain, the musical comedy set inside the brain of Donald Trump that got under the skin of Meghan McCain, will make its world premiere Off Broadway this fall, producers announced today.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been nominated in the same category at this year’s Webby Awards.While the couple are both up for awards in separate categories at the New York ceremony on May 13, they are also both shortlisted for Best Creator or Influencer Collaboration, Features (Social).Kelce’s nod is for a team-up with the Cheesecake Factory and Swift is nominated for her partnership with Vote.org on National Voter Registration Day.They are both up against Paris Hilton, Amaury Guichon, and TikTok’s Tube Girl.Swift’s nomination comes after she urged her fans to take action at the forthcoming US elections, driving record-breaking numbers to the Vote.org website last September.Vote.org saw its highest traffic on National Voter Registration Day since 2020 as a result of her influence.Last month, she also urged her fans to vote in the US primary elections which saw 16 states cast their ballots to pick their Republican and Democratic nominees for president.Swift has been cautious in her approach to politics over the years, first breaking her silence back in 2018 to back the Democrats in the US midterm elections.In 2019, she went so far as to accuse Donald Trump of “gaslighting the American public”, before officially endorsing Joe Biden the following year.She was responsible for driving record-breaking numbers to the voter registration site.It was reported earlier this year that Biden was seeking a Swift endorsement in an effort to swing the next US Presidential Election.Elsewhere, at the 28th annual Webby Awards nominees, include Lil Nas X, Victoria Monét, Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet, Trixie Mattel, Ryan Gosling, Michelle Obama, Laverne Cox, Adam Driver, Kelly Clarkson, and more.Public voting is open now via the
A New York judge on Monday expanded his gag order on Donald Trump, restricting the former president from attacking the family members of those involved in his upcoming criminal trial.
UPDATE: Donald Trump has secured a $175 million bond as his appeals a New York civil fraud judgment against himself, family members and his business empire.
Trump Media & Technology Group, the newly formed company whose assets include nascent social media platform Truth Social, has reported 2023 revenue of $4.1 million and a net loss of $58.2 million.
Shares in Truth Social parent Trump Media & Technology Group gave back most of their initial gains but still posted a strong debut on the Nasdaq, boosting the value of Donald Trump‘s majority stake.
The judge presiding over Donald Trump‘s upcoming New York criminal trial has imposed a gag order on what the former president can say about potential witnesses, attorneys and court staffers in the case, as well as potential jurors.
Donald Trump‘s first criminal trial is now scheduled to start on April 15.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Chuck Todd left moderating duties at “Meet The Press” behind several months ago, but he isn’t through with the show yet. During a surprising appearance on Sunday’s broadcast of the program on NBC, Todd took issue with a decision to hire former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel as an NBC News contributor, then put her on “Meet The Press” for an interview with current moderator Kristen Welker, who had booked McDaniel prior to the hiring becoming known.
An insider is speaking out about where Ivanka Trump stands with her dad Donald Trump as he heads into the 2024 presidential election and deals with a multitude of legal scandals.
Concern about the fact that Donald Trump must post a $450 million-plus bond by Monday — and where he might get that money — prompted a curious debate with the ex-president’s lawyer on Fox News on Wednesday.
Barron Trump celebrated his 18th birthday this Wednesday. He appears to have celebrated the date in his home in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, with his parents Donald and Melania Trump. Barron is completing his last year of school and is readying for the next big milestone: college.Ivanka Trump steps out in pink dress and nude sandals: ‘Hello Spring’Melania Trump supports Trump campaign in rare public appearanceBarron is currently enrolled at the Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Florida, where he’s scheduled to graduate this year.
Ivanka Trump is welcoming spring with another stunning fashion moment. The former first daughter is ready for warmer weather, stepping out in a pink ensemble, and posing in front of a lush garden with white flowers.Ivanka Trump and her family stun at the pre-wedding party of Indian billionaire heirIvanka and Donald Trump attend UFC match togetherMelania Trump supports Trump campaign in rare public appearanceThe businesswoman, who recently documented her fun moments at the pre-wedding party of Anant Ambani, the son of the richest man in Asia, decided to share her latest look with her fans and followers on social media, showing her new wardrobe for Spring.This time Ivanka wore a sophisticated sleeveless pink dress, which included a matching belt and a pleated skirt.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Hallie Jackson is taking NBC’s venerable “Nightly News” to Washington D.C. for one night each week. The NBC News senior Washington correspondent has been named the new anchor of NBC’s Sunday evening-news broadcast, taking the reins from Kate Snow.
Melania Trump has made a rare public appearance in support of her husband, Donald Trump. The former First Lady has made few public outings since the start of the year, which saw her grieving her mother Amalija Knavs, who died in January. This week, Melania and Trump were seen voting at a polling place in Palm Beach, Florida.
Former President Donald Trump has again filed a defamation lawsuit against a major media outlet, this time over comments that ABC News‘ George Stephanopoulos made during a contentious recent interview with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC).
Attorneys for Donald Trump said that they have been unable to secure a bond as they appeal his $464 million civil fraud judgment.
Six is a Tony-winning musical that continues to sell out performances on Broadway and now just a few blocks away, the parody musical Five is playing!