THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 1 • Issue No. 200 • Updated Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 04:11 AM UTC

Trump sues Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties

Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch following a report on his connections to financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Sources: AP News


Venezuela releases jailed Americans in deal that frees migrants deported to El Salvador by US

Venezuela has released 10 Americans in a prisoner exchange for Venezuelans deported from the US to El Salvador, marking a significant diplomatic agreement.

Sources: AP News


Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ is canceled by CBS and will end in May 2026

CBS has announced the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' set to conclude in May 2026, sparking discussions on the future of late-night television.

Sources: AP News


US envoy says Syria and Israel agree to ceasefire as Druze minority and Bedouin clans clash in Syria

A US envoy has confirmed a ceasefire agreement between Syria and Israel amidst ongoing clashes between the Druze minority and Bedouin clans in southern Syria.

Sources: AP News


Trump signs new stablecoin regulations into law, a major milestone for crypto industry

President Donald Trump has enacted new regulations for stablecoins, marking a significant step forward for the cryptocurrency industry in the US.

Sources: AP News


Training facility blast kills 3 LA deputies in one of sheriff’s department’s worst losses of life

An explosion at a Los Angeles Sheriff's Department training facility has resulted in the deaths of three deputies, marking a tragic incident for the department.

Sources: AP News


Nagasaki cathedral blesses a bell that replaces one destroyed by the US atomic bomb

Nagasaki's cathedral has blessed a new bell, replacing one destroyed by the US atomic bomb nearly 80 years ago, symbolizing restoration and remembrance.

Sources: AP News


Ukraine’s prime minister resigns, opening the door to a broad government reshuffle

The Prime Minister of Ukraine has resigned, paving the way for a significant reshuffle within the government amid ongoing challenges.

Sources: AP News


The EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow’s energy revenue and spies are targeted.

The European Union and the United Kingdom have imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting its energy revenue and intelligence operations in response to ongoing tensions.

Sources: AP News


Civil rights work is slowing as Trump dismantles the Education Department, agency data shows

Data indicates a slowdown in civil rights enforcement as the Trump administration continues to reduce the size and scope of the Education Department.

Sources: AP News