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A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by former President Donald Trump over a poll published in Iowa, ruling that political speech is protected by the First Amendment and that the plaintiffs overstretched Iowa law. The decision sides with pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register, and aligns with prior lawsuits in which media coverage is protected under free speech provisions.
New York has filed a lawsuit against Polymarket, accusing the platform of operating an unlicensed gambling business and violating state laws. The suit seeks penalties, restitution for users, and an order to halt unlicensed operations. Polymarket defends its model as consumer-driven betting and says it will fight for its users.