Media News Daily: Top Stories for 10/17/2025

Trump Refiles $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times and Book Publisher

President Donald Trump has refiled a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, Penguin Random House, and two Times reporters after a federal judge dismissed his original case. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday previously threw out the complaint on September 19 for failing to comply with federal civil procedure rules, criticizing its excessive length and superfluous content. Trump’s amended 40-page filing continues to seek compensatory and punitive damages, focusing on specific allegations tied to reporting about his finances and his role on The Apprentice. The lawsuit contends that claims about Trump’s inheritance and business practices are defamatory. (Read More) (The Guardian Rating)

Business Insider Sues Google Over Alleged Digital Ad Market Manipulation

Business Insider has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing digital advertising markets through unfair practices. The 89-page complaint, lodged in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that Google’s integration of its ad server (DFP) with its ad exchange (AdX) suppressed competition and reduced publishers’ revenues. The lawsuit also highlights practices such as “Last Look,” dynamic allocation, and the Unified Auctions’ bid strategy, which allegedly gave Google an unfair advantage in real-time ad bidding. (Read More) (Adweek Rating)

Pelosi Clashes With Right-Wing Reporter Over January 6 Claims

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi publicly rebuked a reporter from LindellTV after being pressed with discredited claims about her role on January 6, 2021. The confrontation occurred outside the Capitol when reporter Alison Steinberg accused Pelosi of refusing National Guard support during the insurrection. Pelosi responded, “Shut up,” clarifying that it was the president’s responsibility, not hers, to deploy troops. Multiple investigations, including testimony from former Defense Secretary Christopher Miller, have confirmed that Trump did not order troops before the riot. Pelosi’s office condemned continued misinformation efforts. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)