Fox News won its second defamation ruling in a row, as a federal judge dismissed a claim against Tucker Carlson by former Trump supporter Ray Epps, who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection. Despite Carlson’s unsubstantiated claims, the judge ruled that his actions did not meet the standard of actual malice, echoing a previous defamation case where Fox successfully argued viewers shouldn’t take Carlson literally. The network celebrated the dismissal, referring to other recent legal victories and ongoing defamation suits, including one by Smartmatic for $2.7 billion.
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Americans divided on possible US involvement in Iran
US President Donald Trump is considering whether the US should assist Israel in its military actions against Iran, suggesting that intervention may be necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities. An Iranian official has cautioned that US involvement could lead to an "all-out war," prompting public opinion polls on American support for engagement in the conflict. Need More Context? 🔎
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