Law

Looking into the fallout surrounding Fani Willis

5:58pm March 15, 2024

Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson and WABE political reporter Sam Gringlas about the fallout surrounding Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis

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A general view shows Judge Juan Manuel Merchan's courtroom at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump will become the first former U.S. president to face criminal trial when jury selection begins.

Politics & Government

Trump's New York trial is delayed until mid-April

5:52pm March 15, 2024

by Ximena Bustillo

The delay in the hush money case would allow the former president's legal team to review new records that could be related to the case.

In this file photo, then-President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Nov. 2, 2020, in Grand Rapids, Mich., with then-Vice President Mike Pence. Despite running with him twice, in 2016 and in 2020, Pence will not endorse Trump in 2024.

Mike Pence ran with Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. In 2024, he won't even endorse him

5:42pm March 15, 2024

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The former vice president ran against Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination before dropping out ahead of any primary contests. He said Trump has moved too far away from conservative values.

Wendy Williams' dementia was blatantly exploited by the docuseries, a complaint says

5:28pm March 15, 2024

by Juliana Kim

A newly unsealed complaint filed in New York by Williams' guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, argues that the former TV talk show host was "incapable" of agreeing to the Lifetime documentary.

Vice President Harris speaks at a roundtable on marijuana reform that included rapper Fat Joe and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.

Flanked by Fat Joe, Harris urges DEA to 'get to it' on its marijuana review

3:32pm March 15, 2024

by Tamara Keith

Vice President Harris framed marijuana reform as a racial justice issue. It's also something that polls well with young voters.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks , Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Rome, Ga.

As Trump continues to remake RNC in his image, new memo outlines what that looks like

9:33am March 15, 2024

by Ximena Bustillo

Chair Michael Whatley sent a memo to staff emphasizing the initiatives he wants to see bolstered at the GOP's main campaigning operation now that Trump secured the delegates to receive the nomination.

A priest prays over the coffin of Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova, a Ukrainian journalist killed while working for Fox News in March 2022. Her parents have sued Fox News alleging wrongful death, fraud and defamation.

World News

Family of slain Ukrainian journalist sues Fox News, alleging a cover up

11:30pm March 14, 2024

by David Folkenflik

Oleksandra Kuvshynova's parents say Fox News put their daughter in harm's way unnecessarily, then promoted a false account of her death. They also point blame at a reporter who was with her that day.

Devotees of TikTok gather at the Capitol in Washington, as the House passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app if its China-based owner doesn't sell.

National

The House passed a TikTok ban bill. But is the app really a national security threat?

8:50pm March 14, 2024

by Bobby Allyn

National security officials have long warned about the dangers TikTok poses as long as it is owned by a Chinese company, but the threat remains theoretical.

Former President Donald Trump waves to supporters as he leaves federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Fla., on Thursday.

Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Trump in documents case

7:23pm March 14, 2024

by Greg Allen

Former President Donald Trump was in court in Florida where he's seeking dismissal of criminal charges related to classified documents he allegedly withheld and concealed from investigators.

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National

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey pardons marijuana possession convictions

7:06pm March 14, 2024

by Simón Rios

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey issued sweeping pardons forgiving possession of marijuana convictions. It would not apply to charges of distribution, trafficking or driving under the influence.

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