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Chris LaCivita participates in a panel discussion on the 2024 general election at the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School. (Courtesy photo)

Chris LaCivita, former Trump campaign manager, sues The Daily Beast for defamation

A former Trump campaign manager is suing The Daily Beast for defamation over an October report that misstated his income accrued from political activities last year.

Former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke (inset picture) from an undated social media image. (Burke photo via LinkedIn, FBI photo by Tim Pierce, Graphic by The Desk)

Raid on Florida reporter’s home tied to Fox leaks

Florida journalist Timothy Burke is under investigation for criminal conspiracy to hack a computer system used by Fox News Channel.

Former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke (inset picture) from an undated social media image. (Burke photo via LinkedIn, FBI photo by Tim Pierce, Graphic by The Desk)

FBI raids home of ex-Daily Beast editor Timothy Burke

A law enforcement source confirmed the former Deadspin video editor is the target of a criminal investigation, but declined to provide specific information.

Washington Post reporter suspended following Kobe Bryant tweet backlash

Washington Post reporter Felicia Sonmez was suspended on Sunday after posting a screen grab of an email inbox tied to her job.

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