'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

What happened: A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, ruling with prejudice so it cannot be refiled. Key numbers: $10 billion lawsuit; dismissed with prejudice on Saturday; earlier Why it matters: The judge found the complaint failed to plead actual malice under New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, calling the malice allegations conclusory and vague. The dismissal is a blow to Trump, who is also in lawsuits involving the BBC, The Associated Press, CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, ruling with prejudice so it cannot be refiled.

The judge found the complaint failed to plead actual malice under New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, calling the malice allegations conclusory and vague. The dismissal is a blow to Trump, who is also in lawsuits involving the BBC, The Associated Press, CNN, MS NOW and Politico.