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.

Donald Trump has sued Rupert Murdoch and his media companies over a Wall Street Journal report on his ties to 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