Law enforcement that helped with Trump rally security is under international scrutiny
Four days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, investigators are still trying to uncover details about security lapses and the shooter’s motive.
Biden is eyeing big changes for the Supreme Court. But he needs Congress to make them
The president is preparing to back term limits and an enforceable ethics code for U.S. Supreme Court justices. But these changes would require Congressional backing, and that won’t be easy to get.
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed and removed from United flight
The former NFL player says the “traumatizing experience” took place when the plane landed on Saturday. He says six FBI and other law enforcement agents boarded the plane and placed him in handcuffs.
NSC warned Secret Service about an increased Iranian threat to Trump
There are no identified ties between the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and any foreign or domestic accomplices or co-conspirators. But Iranian threats against Trump officials date back to the killing of Qassem Soleimani.
Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all counts in bribery trial
A New York City jury convicted the New Jersey senator of accepting bribes to benefit businessmen in his home state and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
Trump’s classified documents case heads to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Special Counsel Jack Smith says he will appeal a federal judge’s decision to dismiss all the charges against former President Trump for mishandling classified documents.
DHS Secretary Mayorkas says Secret Service is equipped for additional responsibilities
NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the Secret Service, an agency of the DHS.
A Palestinian American raises more than $1 million to feed his family and others in Gaza
U.S. Palestinians are helping their families evacuate, rebuild, and buy basics like food.
Dollar General will pay $12 million in fines over workplace safety violations
The agreement says the chain must correct any future safety violations regarding blocked exits or access to fire extinguishers and electrical panels — or face fines of up to $500,000 per violation.
After the assassination attempt, Trump gets a string of wins
In the days after the assassination attempt, Donald Trump secured the Republican presidential nomination, announced his VP pick and had a legal case dismissed.
Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, dismissed the entire federal case against the former president involving his handling of classified documents.
Consider This host Ailsa Chang spoke with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson about the legal issues in the ruling and its implications.
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Judge dismisses Trump classified docs case
A federal judge appointed by former President Trump has dismissed the classified documents case against him after finding the prosecutor was unconstitutionally appointed.
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