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Ex-President Trump pleads not guilty in the classified documents case. European lawmakers want Ukraine to have a pathway to NATO membership. Wednesday's Fed meeting is expected to leave rates steady.
Law
Trump's legal team considers strategies to defend the former president in court
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to defense attorney Sarah Krissoff about former President Donald Trump's legal strategy in the classified documents case. He pleaded not guilty to all 37 charges in the case.
Slave cases are still cited as good law across the U.S. This team aims to change that
Michigan State law professor Justin Simard says 18% of all published American cases are within two steps of a slave case. His team has spent years documenting them, hoping to force a legal reckoning.
Civil rights advocates say laws need to catch up with AI technology
Law enforcement is increasingly using artificial intelligence to investigate crimes, but some civil rights advocates want limits on the technology.
Women in England and Wales can now be pardoned for old convictions of homosexuality
Previously, only men unjustly convicted under outdated anti-homosexuality laws could apply to be pardoned — and only for certain offenses. Now women can too.
Trump pleads not guilty to all 37 charges in classified documents case
The former president was ordered not to speak to any witnesses, including his aide Walt Nauta, who was also indicted for concealing documents and making false statements.
The view from the overflow room as Trump made court appearance
More than 300 journalists and onlookers crowded into a nearby overflow room as Donald Trump — the first former president indicted in American history — made his court appearance in Miami.
Arizona Republicans try and fail to expel Democratic lawmaker over Bible prank
Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, who is a minister, was investigated after hiding Bibles in the Arizona House lounge. Republicans narrowly voted to censure – but could not expel – her.
A new bill in Congress would tighten child labor rules in agriculture
As some states look to roll back child labor laws, House lawmakers seek to better protect children working in agriculture through a bill that would raise the minimum age to 14.
The scene outside the Miami courthouse where Trump appeared
Supporters and opponents of former President Donald Trump showed up outside the Miami federal courthouse Tuesday. Trump was inside making an appearance to answer to a litany of federal charges.