‘Sensationalist’: US DOJ dismisses ‘credibility’ of Trump mentions in Epstein files; nearly 30k pages released

Donald Trump (File photo) The US Department of Justice dismissed claims speculating around US President Donald Trump being referenced in the latest batch of released Epstein files.“The Department of Justice has officially released nearly 30,000 more pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President […]

‘Get a kick out of it’: JD Vance dismisses divorce rumours; claims marriage to Usha ‘strong as ever’

Vice President JD Vance on Friday dismissed a wave of online speculation about his marriage, saying his relationship with Second Lady Usha Vance is “as strong as it’s ever been.”He said the couple has taken the growing swirl of social media rumors in stride, opting to laugh off the speculation about their personal lives.This comes […]

‘Doing a great job’: White House dismisses reports of Kash Patel’s firing; Trump poses with FBI director to shut down rumour

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday denied a report that president Donald Trump was considering firing FBI Director Kash Patel. Leavitt shared a photo of Trump smiling beside Patel in the Oval Office to counter the report. She wrote on X that she was in the room when the story was published. “This […]

‘False, not accurate’: Two B-1 bombers reportedly fly near Venezuela; Trump dismisses claims

Two B-1 bombers took off from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas on Thursday morning, reportedly en route to Venezuela; however, US President Donald Trump dismissed the report, calling it “not accurate.”The bomber flight report, firstly published by the Wall Street Journal, came amid Washington’s military campaign against alleged drug traffickers in the region, leading […]

‘It’s a joke’: Donald Trump dismisses nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests; claims rallies funded by ‘radical left groups’

Donald Trump and No Kings protest (Images/Agencies) US President Donald Trump on Sunday has dismissed the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations against him as a “joke.” He also rejected suggestions that he is acting like a monarch.“I think it’s a joke,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One in Washington DC while returning from Florida.Trump also […]

‘Incredibly incompetent’: Putin dismisses fears that Russia will attack Nato; criticizes ‘nonsense’ claims of Russian aggression

Russian president Vladimir Putin on Thursday pledged swift retaliation against Europe’s “escalating militarisation” while dismissing Western concerns about a potential Russian attack on Nato as “nonsense.”“It turns out that war with the Russians is practically on the doorstep. They repeat this nonsense, this mantra, over and over again … They can’t believe what they’re saying, […]

‘No basis’: Judge dismisses Trump’s $15 billion NYT lawsuit; gives 28 days to refile

US President Donald Trump (Leon Neal, Pool via AP) A federal judge on Friday threw out US President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, ruling that the complaint was not “legally sufficient.” US district judge Steven Merryday of Florida said the filing “failed to provide a proper basis” for the […]

Luigi Mangione hearing: Judge dismisses terrorism charges, says evidence ‘legally insufficient’

Luigi Mangione appeared in the court for the first time in five months. Terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione were dismissed Tuesday as he appeared in the New York state court in Manhattan, as judge Carro said the evidence was legally insufficient. This was Luigi’s first appearance in a court in five months for a pretrial […]

‘Not my signature, not how I speak’: Trump dismisses Epstein birthday book claims as ‘waste of time’; watch

Trump in DC on Tuesday (Screengrab: X/Rapid Response) US president Donald Trump on Tuesday, again rejected claims linking him to a letter found in Jeffrey Epstein’s private records. Speaking to reporters in Washington, DC, Trump said, “It’s not my signature and it’s not the way I speak, and anybody that’s covered me for a long […]

‘Not surrendering’: NYC Mayor Eric Adams targets Zohran Mamdani; dismisses exit rumors

New York City mayor Eric Adams on Friday reaffirmed that he will not step down from his reelection bid, emphasising his commitment to the race amid reports suggesting that he has been approached about a potential role in a future Trump administration.“I am in this race. And I am the only one who can beat […]