Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11, agrees to plead guilty
Mohammed and two accomplices agreed to plead guilty in exchange for sentences of up to life in prison rather than face a death-penalty trial.
Law
Court rules border agents can no longer search electronic devices without a warrant
A federal court in New York rules border agents must have a warrant to search electronic devices. NR's Steve Inskeep talks with Scott Wilkens of the Knight First Amendment Institute.
President Biden calls for term limits and ethics reforms for Supreme Court justices
President Biden is floating a plan to reshape the Supreme Court, including term limits for Justices. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center, about Biden's objectives.
Trump agrees to be interviewed as a witness in the assassination attempt investigation
The FBI has shared more of what it is learning about the shooter who tried to kill former President Donald Trump at a rally in western Pennsylvania.
Boneless chicken wings can have bones, the Ohio Supreme Court rules
A divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled last week that a restaurant is not responsible for a customer’s injury after a bone was found in an order of boneless wings.
New York judge issues 10-year ban to former NRA head Wayne LaPierre
LaPierre had previously been found liable for mishandling millions of dollars on lavish trips and personal expenses.
Iowa is the latest state to impose tighter limits on abortion access
On Monday, Iowa's ban on abortions as early as six weeks takes effect — sending ripple effects on access to abortion throughout the Midwest.
Biden calls for term limits, enforceable ethics rules for Supreme Court justices
The president also backed a constitutional amendment that would limit the broad immunity presidents now enjoy after a recent Supreme Court decision.
Justice Department defends law calling for TikTok to change ownership or face ban
An update on the US government's new TikTok law. It aims to force the Chinese parent company to sell the app or face a ban.
Justice Dept. claims TikTok collected views on issues like abortion and gun control
The US Justice Department late Friday accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.