ABC News settled a defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump for $15 million, stemming from George Stephanopoulos’s false claims about a rape verdict. The settlement includes an apology and payment of Trump’s legal fees. The case highlights concerns about media bias and journalistic accuracy, provoking debate among political commentators and legal analysts.
DirecTV and Disney failed to reach an agreement to temporarily restore ABC News during the presidential debate, highlighting the ongoing contract dispute between the two companies. Despite Disney’s offer to provide access to ABC News for free during the debate, DirecTV’s counteroffer for an extension until September 17 was rejected. The dispute, which began on September 1, revolves around distribution terms and fees for Disney-owned channels, including ABC and ESPN, impacting DirecTV subscribers.
The campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are at odds over the microphone rules for their upcoming presidential debate. Harris’ team wants open microphones throughout the debate, while Trump’s team initially agreed to muted microphones but later stated a preference for open mics. The situation remains unresolved.
According to a new report from ABC News, former President Donald Trump’s staff at the White House expressed outrage over his cavalier handling of classified information. The report details numerous incidents where Trump allegedly mishandled classified materials, including sharing highly sensitive intelligence with unauthorized individuals. Several former aides and advisers have provided firsthand accounts to Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is currently investigating Trump’s handling of classified documents.
