The libel suit, which seeks at least $10 billion in damages, was filed the same day the Justice Department asked a judge to unseal grand jury transcripts tied to Jeffrey Epstein's case.

President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch, a day after the newspaper published a story reporting on ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch for $10bn over explosive Epstein birthday card claims - The lawsuit accuses Mr Murdock of libel and slander over the article published this week