Law

Decision Expected Soon In Florida Golf Course Suit Involving Trump

8:31am January 09, 2017

by Greg Allen

A federal judge will rule on a 2013 lawsuit involving the Trump National golf course in Jupiter, Fla. Trump bought the club in 2012 and has refused to return $6 million to members wanting refunds.

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National

Which Moral Principle Should Prevail In Case Of Dylann Roof?

6:26pm January 08, 2017

NPR's Michel Martin talks with ethicist and founder of the Ethics Alarm blog Jack Marshall about the moral and ethical implications of the death penalty decision for Dylann Roof.

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Will Obama Grant More Clemency Requests With Less Than 2 Weeks In Office?

6:00pm January 08, 2017

by NPR Staff

Harvard Professor Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. talks about his work on criminal justice reform, and the last minute clemency requests to President Obama.

This booking photo provided by the Broward Sheriff's Office shows suspect Esteban Ruiz Santiago, 26, on Saturday.

National

What We Know About The Fort Lauderdale Shooting Suspect

5:53pm January 07, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Esteban Santiago, 26, had been deployed to Iraq as part of the National Guard. In November, he visited an FBI office in Alaska, at which time he exhibited "erratic behavior."

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., talks to reporters Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol.

New Democratic Senate Leader Vows To Hold 'Donald Trump's Feet To The Fire'

6:51pm January 06, 2017

by NPR Staff

Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York says he is open to compromise but wants to hold a hard line on protecting his party's priorities. And he is going to use the incoming president's words against him.

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National

New Police Chief Comes After Months Of Turmoil In Oakland, Calif.

6:16pm January 06, 2017

by Alex Emslie

Oakland, Calif., has a new police chief. It follows a difficult period this summer when the city burned through three chiefs in a matter of days.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual televised New Year's message in the Kremlin in Moscow.

Putin Ordered 'Influence Campaign' To Help Trump, U.S. Intelligence Report Says

5:33pm January 06, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The public version of the intelligence report on the investigation into Russia's interference in the U.S. elections concludes that Russia "aspired to help" Trump's election chances when possible.

The guidance from Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates is the first departmentwide policy for DOJ agencies.

National

Justice Department Issues New Guidance On Securing Eyewitness IDs

12:36pm January 06, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

The policy directs federal investigators to document or record an eyewitness's confidence in an identification at the moment of the ID and encourages the use of "blinded" photo arrays of suspects.

Economy

States Create A Patchwork Of Regulations For Employers To Follow

8:40am January 06, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

State and local governments are expected to continue to be very active in employment law — passing their own rules on minimum wage, paid leave and other worker protections.

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Donald Trump is in a legal battle with celebrity chef José Andrés, who pulled out of a plan to open a restaurant at the Trump International Hotel, built inside the historic Old Post Office in Washington, D.C.

Politics & Government

Trump Deposed For 90 Minutes In Civil Case Involving Chef José Andrés

8:01pm January 05, 2017

by Tamara Keith

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to take the oath of office, but as this deposition highlights, many business entanglements remain.