Democratic New Jersey senator indicted on corruption charges
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., was indicted Friday on corruption charges in Manhattan, N.Y., following an investigation by federal prosecutors.
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Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez has been indicted on federal corruption charges
The indictment accuses Menendez of accepting "hundreds of thousands of dollars of bribes in exchange for using" his power and influence to enrich him, his co-defendants and the government of Egypt.
Thomas attended fundraisers for conservative political group, ProPublica report says
A new report from ProPublica claims that Thomas has maintained a close relationship with the Koch network and that on at least two occasions, he spoke at fundraising events for the organization.
A Black Texas student's suspension over his hair renews focus on the CROWN Act
The high school student has been suspended for more than two weeks for wearing a natural hairstyle that officials say violated a dress code. So far, 24 states have signed the CROWN Act into law.
Mexico is defending an undocumented immigrant arrested under a new Florida law
Mexico's government is providing legal help for an undocumented immigrant arrested in Florida under a state law making it a crime to transport undocumented workers — in this case a crew of roofers.
RICO case against cop city protesters in Atlanta stirs concerns about free speech
The case against 61 people who oppose a planned police and fire training facility in Atlanta is charting new – and to some, concerning – territory.
Abortions resume in Wisconsin after 15 months of legal uncertainty
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, a law still on the books from 1849 left the legality of abortions in dispute in the state. This week, Planned Parenthood resumes services.
Baton Rouge police are under investigation for 'brave cave' tactics
Several lawsuits accuse the Baton Rouge police department of maintaining a so called "brave cave" in a warehouse that's been used for strip searches and beatings. The FBI is investigating.
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House Republicans can't agree on a stopgap government spending bill. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Lawsuits say Baton Rouge police beat detainees.
In House panel hearing, AG Garland insists he and the DOJ are independent
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, and defended the Justice Department's investigations into the Jan. 6 insurrection and Hunter Biden.