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US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House en route to Iowa, in Washington, DC, US, October 22, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
AIN'T NO WAY

Trump Insider Makes Damning Prediction About $10B Lawsuit

How much does the president really want the pot of gold?

Harry Thompson

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LAYING DOWN THE GAVEL

Trump Suffers Stinging Defeat in $10B Suit He Filed Himself

A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump to sit for the deposition he had been dodging in the defamation suit he filed against the BBC.

Annabella Rosciglione

President Donald Trump shouts to the press as he boards Air Force One on October 13, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
DRAGGING IT OUT

Desperate Trump Tries to Dodge Being Put Under Oath

The president’s deposition was originally set for October 16, but his team demanded a last-minute delay.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Dame Esther Rantzen rides a bus during the 2022 Platinum Pageant in London.
‘TRULY REMARKABLE WOMAN’

Legendary BBC Broadcaster and Child Advocate Dies of Cancer

Tributes immediately poured in for Dame Esther Rantzen.

Reagin von Lehe

U.S. President Donald Trump.
TALKING TACTICS

BBC Presenter Laughs as Trump Security Blunder Revealed

The host couldn’t quite believe the mistake that was made.

Harry Thompson

Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump photo illustration
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CHANGE THE CHANNEL

How a British News Brand Called Trump’s Billion Dollar Bluff

The BBC won’t hand over a penny without a fight—and now it’s demanding a look at Trump’s family finances.

Tom Latchem

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Jun 7, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, UNITED STATES;  Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner look on during the Pena versus Harrison bantamweight title bout during UFC 316 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
EVASIVE MEASURES

Ivanka and Jared Dragged Into Trump’s $10B Shakedown Lawsuit

The couple has already dodged one attempt to be served subpoenas.

Sarah-Jane Collins

President Donald Trump took reporters' questions during an appearance in the Oval Office of the White House on July 24, 2026.
HAIL MARY

Trump Judge Gives Him Massive Break in $10 Billion Lawsuit

The president’s caught a reprieve in his legal battle with the BBC.

Julia Ornedo

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WHAT’S HE HIDING?

Trump Frantically Tries to Stop Cash Secrets Being Exposed

The president is desperate to keep his business activities under wraps.

Janna Brancolini

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UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

Trump Ordered to Reveal Financial Info in $10B Court Battle

The president’s defamation lawsuit could end up backfiring thanks to the new ruling.

Janna Brancolini

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. This is Trump's second Cabinet meeting of 2026 and the first since the United States and Israel began attacking Iran on February 28. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
NATURE CALLS

Allies Laugh at Trump Behind His Back During Bizarre Call

“The officials in the room were barely able to contain themselves because it was so funny.”

Wiktoria Gucia

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