Law

Justice Department subpoenas former Vice President Pence in Jan. 6 Trump probe

8:17am February 13, 2023

NPR's Asma Khalid talks to former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti about what the decision to subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence means for the probe into former President Donald Trump.

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Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference on Jan. 26, 2023, in Miami.

The College Board slams Florida for what it calls 'slander' of AP Black history course

2:06pm February 12, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

Florida officials claimed the new AP African American Studies course has a "political agenda," but the education nonprofit says state leaders never made any concrete suggestions on how to change it.

Dueling signs dot Virginia's Arlington County as residents debate the zoning reform proposal. This photo first appeared in DCist. Click here to read that story.

The U.S. needs more affordable housing – where to put it is a bigger battle

5:00am February 11, 2023

American suburbs mandated single-family homes generations ago, often to segregate areas by race and class. New laws allow more-affordable options like townhomes but construction so far has been slow.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks after being sworn in for his second term during an inauguration ceremony at the Old Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.

After Martha's Vineyard, lawmakers give DeSantis $10 million more to move migrants

6:03pm February 10, 2023

by Valerie Crowder

As Florida dedicates more money to transport migrants from other states, advocates say there isn't enough oversight to make sure transport is done legally and that migrants are relocated voluntarily.

A musician plays a violin behind a photograph of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a vigil in her honor in Albuquerque, N.M., on Oct. 23, 2021.

Halyna Hutchins' Ukrainian relatives sue Alec Baldwin over her death on 'Rust' set

5:13pm February 10, 2023

by The Associated Press

The parents and sister of the slain cinematographer are seeking damages from actor Alec Baldwin in Hutchins' fatal shooting on the movie set. Her widower reached an earlier settlement with Baldwin.

A Sig Sauer P320 handgun is held at a store.

National

6 major takeaways from the ATF's first report in 20 years on U.S. gun crime

4:05pm February 10, 2023

by Jaclyn Diaz

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives released a major report that details how stolen guns and emerging technology like "ghost guns" play a factor in gun violence in the U.S.

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks during an event at the Heritage Foundation think tank on Oct. 19, 2022 in Washington, D.C.

Politics & Government

FBI conducts 'consensual' search on Mike Pence's Indiana home

3:57pm February 10, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

Former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home is being searched with consent from the former vice president's team. This comes after Pence reported classified documents in his possession.

Cleveland Browns running back Willis McGahee is helped from the field after getting injured during an NFL game against the New England Patriots on Dec. 8, 2013. Ten retired NFL players, including McGahee, accused the league of lies, bad faith and flagrant violations of federal law in denying disability benefits in a potential class action lawsuit filed on Thursday in Baltimore.

Former NFL players are suing the league over denied disability benefits

10:09am February 10, 2023

by Ayana Archie

Ten former players are suing the National Football League, claiming its doctors were biased and purposely gave them unfavorable reports so the NFL could justify not paying for disability benefits.

President Joe Biden spoke about his administration's plans to protect Medicare and lower health care costs, Thursday, the same day his administration released draft guidance of Medicare's new plan to regulate drug prices.

Health & Safety

Medicare announces plan to recoup billions from drug companies

6:49pm February 09, 2023

Drugmakers will be required to pay Medicare back for price increases that outpace inflation. The industry is expected to put up a fight over implementation.

There's a push to change zoning laws to create more affordable housing

6:16pm February 09, 2023

by Jennifer Ludden

Single-family homes define America's suburbs, and they've been mandated by law for generations. Now some states and cities are changing that to try and create more affordable housing.

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