Opening Statements To Begin In 'El Chapo' Trial
David Greene talks to Nicole Hong, a reporter with The Wall Street Journal, about the trial of Mexican drug lord Joaquín Guzmán Loera — better known as El Chapo.
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State Attorneys General Want Whitaker To Recuse Himself From Mueller Probe
Rachel Martin talks to Maura Healey of Massachusetts, who is one of 18 attorneys general, calling on acting-U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself from overseeing the Russia probe.
What A Democratic House Could Mean For Trump's Legislative Agenda
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Trump White House official Marc Short about how the administration plans to work with a Democratic House of Representatives.
Federal Jury Rules That Company Failed To Keep Workers Safe During Coal Ash Clean-Up
A federal jury in Tennessee this week ruled in favor of blue-collar workers after a coal ash spill clean-up left many of them dead and sick. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Knoxville News Sentinel reporter Jamie Satterfield, who has been following the legal battle since last year.
Friend Of Whitaker On What To Expect From New Acting Attorney General
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has criticized the special counsel investigation. NPR's Rachel Martin asks a colleague and friend of Whitaker's, Bob Haus, about these views and their impact.
Federal Appeals Court Deals Trump Another Setback On DACA
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is the first appellate court to rule on ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Judges rejected government arguments that the court has no jurisdiction.
Satanists Sue Netflix, Warner Bros. For $150M, Saying 'Sabrina' Copied Their Statue
The Satanic Temple has used the statue to protest for freedom of religion. Now, it says the media giants have lifted its copyrighted design for a depiction of evil in the streaming series.
Who Is Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker?
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker is a former Iowa Hawkeyes football player, a longtime attorney and rapidly rising inside the GOP. He has taken over for ousted Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized After Falling, Fracturing 3 Ribs
The 85-year-old justice fell in her office at the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday evening. She has been hospitalized for "observation and treatment."
69-Year-Old Dutch Man Seeks To Change His Legal Age To 49
Emile Ratelband, a motivational speaker, told a court in the Netherlands that he feels 20 years younger than he is. Changing his birthdate would also give him better luck on dating apps, he says.