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We hear from one of the Haiti's most powerful gang leaders. Michael Cohen will take the stand in ex-President Trump's New York criminal trial. As it attacks areas in Gaza, Israel marks Memorial Day.
Politics & Government
Prosecutors need Michael Cohen to tie details together in Trump's hush money trial
Here's what's to come in Donald Trump's legal battles, from Trump's Trials: Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen is expected to take the stand in the New York hush money trial this week.
Where does RFK Jr. fit in the history of third-party candidates?
NPR's Scott Detrow chats with Barbara Perry and Bernard Tamas about the history of third-party candidates running for the White House and how they compare to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign.
Politics chat: Biden's response to Rafah escalation
We look at President Biden's response to Israel's escalated military operation in the town of Rafah, in southern Gaza, where over a million Palestinians are sheltering.
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez goes on trial for taking bribes in exchange for favors
Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, goes on trial beginning Monday. He's been accused of taking bribes from foreign governments in return for favors.
Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump hush money trial
It's unclear if Stormy Daniels' detailed and salacious testimony in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial will help prosecutors prove their case.
Justice Thomas decries 'nastiness' and 'lies' against him
The Supreme Court justice told attendees at a judicial conference that he and his wife have faced "nastiness" and "lies" over the last several years and decried Washington as a "hideous place."
Trump's speeches follow a familiar playlist, featuring greatest hits among new tunes
Former President Donald Trump's rally speeches are like his rally playlists: heavy on the greatest hits, but with plenty of space left for new tracks that riff on what's popular with his supporters.
Week in politics: Biden holds back weapons from Israel, Trump gets gag order warning
President Biden says he could hold back more weapons if Israel launches a full assault on Rafah, details from the criminal trial of former President Trump, and we have to talk about the brain worm.
Rep. Mike Levin on why Democrats wrote to Biden urging action on the southern border
A group of House Democrats sent a letter to President Biden urging him to take action on the US southern border. NPR's Scott Simon talks with one of the signatories, Rep. Mike Levin of California.