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What to expect when Trump appears in federal court on Tuesday

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Miami Herald federal courts reporter, Jay Weaver, about what to expect on Tuesday when former president Donald Trump is due in court in Florida.

June 11, 2023
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By:
  • Ayesha Rascoe
Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on a recently unsealed indictment against former President Donald Trump on Friday.

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  • Law

Jack Smith, special counsel in classified documents case, defends his work

After unsealing the indictment against former President Donald Trump, Smith said the indictment was an important step for keeping the United States safe and protecting democracy. See his full remarks.

June 11, 2023
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By:
  • Emily Olson and
  • Barbara Sprunt
Former President Donald Trump exits the stage after speaking at the Georgia Republican convention on Saturday, in Columbus, Ga., his first public appearance responding to the unsealing of his federal indictment.

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  • Law

Trump casts his federal indictment as a biased abuse of power

The former president blasted the 37 felony counts related to his mishandling of classified national defense documents as a "baseless" attempt to harm his 2024 presidential run.

June 10, 2023
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By:
  • Emma Bowman
The setting sun illuminates the Supreme Court building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 10.

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  • Law

Supreme Court unexpectedly upholds provision prohibiting racial gerrymandering

The Supreme Court has ruled against Alabama's defense of an electoral map drawn by the state's Republican-dominated legislature. Black voters had challenged the law as racially discriminatory.

June 10, 2023
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By:
  • Nina Totenberg
Trans-rights supporters filled a meeting of Florida's medical boards on Feb. 10, 2023 in Tallahassee. The boards voted to approve rules banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth, rules later codified by the state legislature.

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  • National

Florida families face confusion after gender-affirming care ban temporarily blocked

This week, a judge temporarily blocked Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for kids. It's seen as a win for trans rights but a chilling effect has left some providers and families confused on care.

June 09, 2023
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By:
  • Melissa Block
Former President Donald Trump is pictured during a round of golf on May 2 in Turnberry, Scotland. On Friday, the Justice Department special counsel announced that Trump has been indicted related to the handling of classified documents.

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  • Politics

These are the charges Trump was indicted on and what they mean

The Justice Department special counsel has unsealed the indictment against the former president. The 37 charges against Trump include obstruction and unlawful retention of defense information.

June 09, 2023
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By:
  • NPR Washington Desk and
  • Rachel Treisman
Former President Donald Trump visits with campaign volunteers at the Grimes Community Complex Park on June 1 in Des Moines, Iowa.

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  • Politics

4 things to think about when it comes to the politics of Trump's indictment

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by the Department of Justice while he seeks the presidency again. The unprecedented nature raises political questions for 2024 and beyond.

June 09, 2023
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
Former President Donald Trump appearing at the Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 15, 2022.

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  • Law

The judge assigned to oversee Trump's criminal case was appointed by Trump himself

Judge Aileen Cannon was appointed to the bench by Trump in 2020. She ruled in favor of Trump's request to appoint a special master to review documents seized by the FBI in Florida last summer.

June 09, 2023
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  • Washington Desk
Evan Milligan, center, plaintiff in an Alabama redistricting case, speaks following Supreme Court oral arguments on Oct. 4, 2022. The court on Thursday ruled in favor of Milligan in the case, ordering the creation of a second Alabama congressional district with a large Black population.

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  • Elections

Court ruling on Black political power in Alabama could affect maps in other states

A major Supreme Court decision in an Alabama redistricting case could provide a roadmap for other gerrymandering challenges. There are similar challenges to maps elsewhere in the South.

June 09, 2023
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By:
  • Kyle Gassiott
Former President Donald Trump listens as he speaks with reporters while in flight on his plane after a campaign rally in Waco, Texas, on March 25.

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  • Law

Trump indicted in case of alleged mishandling of government secrets

The former president has been indicted on seven counts, including willful retention of information related to national defense and at least one false statements charge, a source tells NPR.

June 09, 2023
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By:
  • Carrie Johnson

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  • Law

Supreme Court sides with Jack Daniel's in trademark dispute with dog toy maker

Jack Daniel's, the famous Tennessee whiskey company, tried to stop production and marketing of a dog toy shaped and decorated like a Jack Daniel's bottle but with the name "Bad Spaniels" on the label.

June 08, 2023
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By:
  • Nina Totenberg
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  • Law

DOJ charges 'Arrested Development' actor Jay Johnston with involvement in Jan. 6 riot

Jay Johnston was arrested in California on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection.

June 08, 2023
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By:
  • Deepa Shivaram
The recent spread of police body cameras now threatens to upend the faith American courts long held in K-9 units.

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  • National

Courts have long seen K-9 dogs as impartial. Now police bodycams hold them accountable

Police body cameras have increased accountability for K-9 units, making it easier for defendants to claim unconstitutional searches. A federal lawsuit in Texas illustrates the new dynamic.

June 08, 2023
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By:
  • Martin Kaste
Former President Donald Trump greets supporters before speaking at the Westside Conservative Breakfast, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.

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  • News

Federal prosecutors tell Trump that he is a target in classified files probe

The notice from the Department of Justice gives Trump's lawyers a chance to argue against indictment. People who receive target letters are usually indicted, but not always.

June 08, 2023
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By:
  • Carrie Johnson and
  • Franco Ordoñez
Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg speaks during an anti-gun violence rally in Boston on March 25, 2023.

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  • National

A lesson Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg learned: Find the joy

David Hogg is a survivor of the 2018 mass shooting at his high school. He talks about advocacy, finding common ground with opponents and the importance of making time for joy amid the pain.

June 08, 2023
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  • Tonya Mosley
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