The trailblazing prosecutor who may be charging Trump in Atlanta
Fani Willis is the prosecutor who may be about to charge former President Donald Trump in Atlanta. She's known for her wide-reaching racketeering cases.
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Georgia prosecutors are gearing up for the Trump election interference case
On Monday a grand jury in Atlanta is expected to begin hearing a closed-door presentation of a case stemming from a failed effort to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election.
Police raid of a Kansas newsroom raises alarms about violations of press freedom
Police in Marion, Kansas, conducted a raid on a local newspaper Friday — seizing computers, cell phones, and other material.
Alabama lost a voting rights case at the Supreme Court. It's still trying to win
Alabama is under a federal court order to draw a new congressional map with two districts where Black voters have a chance to elect their preferred candidate. But its GOP-led legislature refused.
Morning news brief
Recovery continues in Maui after America's deadliest fire in more than 100 years. Georgia prosecutors gear up for Trump election interference case. A federal court hears Alabama redistricting case.
New revelations raise more questions about Supreme Court ethics
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Supreme Court ethics expert Amanda Frost about Justice Clarence Thomas accepting more vacations and gifts from billionaire benefactors than previously reported.
Will Trump's court appearances interfere with his campaign plans for 2024?
Former Pres. Donald Trump faces the prospect of multiple trials as he campaigns for office. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks former federal prosecutor Daniel Richman whether Trump needs to attend them.
Violent threats against public officials are rising. Here's why
A Utah man was killed by federal agents this week after making violent threats against President Biden and other officials. Experts worry that heated political rhetoric is leading to more threats.
Justice Department appoints special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden
Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to investigate President Biden's son Hunter as his earlier plea deal appears to have collapsed.
Will Trump's Jan. 6 trial move to West Virginia? The long-shot strategy explained
Experts say the request is a long shot, legally speaking. But even if it fails, it could still be a win for Trump politically. NPR traveled to West Virginia to explore why.