Nytimes iconNytimesSep 24, 2026

Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The Des Moines Register

The suit challenged a poll that showed Trump trailing Kamala Harris in the final weeks of the 2024 race. A judge warned that similar legal challenges could have a chilling effect on news reporting.

Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The Des Moines Register

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The suit challenged a poll that showed Trump trailing Kamala Harris in the final weeks of the 2024 race.

A judge warned that similar legal challenges could have a chilling effect on news reporting.

The suit challenged a poll that showed Trump trailing Kamala Harris in the final weeks of the 2024 race. A judge warned that similar legal challenges could have a chilling effect on news reporting.

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The suit challenged a poll that showed Trump trailing Kamala Harris in the final weeks of the 2024 race. A judge warned that similar legal challenges could have a chilling effect on news reporting.

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