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Trump sues the BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech

The BBC Seeks To Dismiss Trump’s $10B Defamation Lawsuit in a Florida Court

The claim, filed in a Florida federal court, seeks $5 billion in damages for defamation and $5 billion for unfair trade practices.

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The U.S. Capitol Building is stormed by a pro-Trump mob on Jan. 6, 2021

Man Convicted for Carrying Pelosi’s Podium During US Capitol Riot Seeks Florida County Office

He’s far from the first person implicated in the Jan. 6 riot to run for office. At least three ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2024 as Republicans.

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The U.S. Capitol Building is stormed by a pro-Trump mob on Jan. 6, 2021

Lawsuits Against Trump Over the Jan. 6 Riot Can Move Forward, an Appeals Court Rules

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit court knocked down Trump’s sweeping claims that presidential immunity shields him from liability.

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An explosion caused by police munition on Jan 6, 2021

Teacher Guide: Disinformation and the First Amendment

Disinformation is more pernicious and widespread today than at any other point in history, largely because of social media and the Internet. For instance, it is now widely known—and verified by the U.S. intelligence community—that Russians interfered with the 2016 presidential election.

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