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What’s Ahead As The Supreme Court Term Ends

The Supreme Court term ended this week with several big decisions and a retirement announcement that is still sending shock waves through Washington, D.C. NPR’s Nina Totenberg and Tom Goldstein of SCOTUSblog review the big takeaways from the term.

Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch Reacts To Newsroom Shooting

Speaker of the Maryland House Michael E. Busch, whose district includes Annapolis, speaks with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly about Thursday’s deadly shooting in the Capital Gazette newsroom.

What Is The Federalist Society And How Does It Affect Supreme Court Picks?

The Federalist Society is a hugely powerful, nationwide organization of conservative lawyers which will be instrumental in helping President Trump pick the next Supreme Court nominee. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Amanda Hollis-Brusky, author of …

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen Reacts To Newspaper Shooting

Multiple people have been shot at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Md., according to reports from the staff. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen about the situation.

Multiple People Killed In Shooting At Maryland Newspaper

Multiple people have been injured in a shooting at the Capital Gazette, a local newspaper in Annapolis, Md. Reporter Joel McCord of member station WYPR is at the scene with more details.

Democrats And Republicans Preparing For Debate Over Supreme Court Seat

With Supreme Justice Anthony Kennedy retiring in July, the prospect of President Trump appointing a second justice has Democrats and Republicans thinking of next steps.

What’s Behind The Misconceptions Republicans And Democrats Have About Each Other

FiveThirtyEight political writer Perry Bacon speaks with NPR’s Audie Cornish about why he thinks Republicans and Democrats have each other all wrong.

2 Atlantic City Casinos To Open Under New Owners

Two Atlantic City casinos that went out of business in recent years are re-opening under new owners. The gambling destination has suffered from competition as nearby states allow casinos closer to residential areas.

Capital Gazette Shooting: At Least 5 Fatalities, Many Others ‘Gravely’ Wounded

Police confirmed at least five people have been fatally shot and many others wounded in a shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Md. An adult male suspect is in custody.

‘Fundamental Shift’ Needed To Protect Miners From Deadly Black Lung

Coal mines comply with new dust control regulations at a near perfect rate, but that may not lead to lower rates of the deadly disease black lung, according to a new report.

AL Attorney General Opens Up About Late Wife’s Mental Health And Dependence Struggles

In an emotional news conference Wednesday, Steve Marshall said he felt compelled to tell his family’s “most personal secret” in the hope it could help others.

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