Law

John Eastman fought to overturn the election. He may lose his law license

5:14am June 21, 2023

Attorney John Eastman worked on former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The State Bar of California is trying to revoke Eastman's law license.

On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, a federal judge blocked Arkansas' ban on gender-affirming care for minors. In this photo, opponents of a religious freedom bill gather at the Arkansas state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark., Thursday, April 2, 2015.

First in the nation gender-affirming care ban struck down in Arkansas

9:58pm June 20, 2023

by Daniel Breen

A federal judge has struck down Arkansas' 2021 ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth calling it unconstitutional and saying the state's experts were motivated by ideology, not science.

Hunter Biden is seen after a White House ceremony on July 7, 2022.

Politics & Government

Hunter Biden agrees to plead guilty in tax case and avoid prosecution on gun charge

1:27pm June 20, 2023

by Carrie Johnson

The president's son agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax offenses. He's also charged with a felony firearm offense, for which he agreed to enter a pretrial diversion agreement.

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Hunter Biden agrees to plead guilty to federal tax charges

12:08pm June 20, 2023

by Carrie Johnson

Federal authorities also charged Biden, the surviving son of the president, with a felony firearm offense.

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Eva Lighthiser, 17, is sworn in to take the stand last week during the first day of a youth-led legal challenge of Montana's climate policies.

Defense arguments are set to open in a landmark climate case brought by Montana youth

6:28pm June 19, 2023

by Ellis Juhlin

The only youth climate change lawsuit to make it all the way to trial is underway in Montana.

Virginia Del. Sally Hudson's campaign for state Senate has held informal house parties, including this one in Charlottesville, Va. on June 12. Hudson, a 35-year-old economist, says she'd lead on progressive issues in a state Senate she argues is dominated by older white men.

For Democrats trying to retake Virginia legislature, fiery primaries are first hurdle

5:00am June 19, 2023

by Ben Paviour

It's nearly been two years since Virginia Democrats lost the governor's office and the House to the GOP. Before attempting a comeback this fall, they must first survive Tuesday's expensive primaries.

Juan Carlos, recently arrived in Albany, N.Y. after being bused to various cities in the US. He is from Nicaragua, and volunteers with local non-profits in the city as a way to get to know the community and find work.

For many migrants being bused from New York City to other towns, hostility awaits.

6:00am June 18, 2023

by Jasmine Garsd

Local non-profits say they are stretched too thin to take on extra cases and some community leaders have said more migrants are not welcome.

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National

DOJ finds Minneapolis Police had a pattern of 'unconstitutional policing'

8:06am June 17, 2023

The Justice Department released its investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, with findings that include racial bias and unnecessary use of force.

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A supporter of former President Donald Trump wears an "I Love Trump" pin while waiting for him to speak at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., Tuesday.

Politics & Government

After indictment, majority want Trump to drop out, but he's getting stronger with GOP

12:00pm June 16, 2023

by Domenico Montanaro

After a federal indictment and arraignment, Donald Trump sees support among Republicans grow as independents move away from the former president and 2024 candidate.

Supreme Court's ICWA ruling is a major victory for Native American rights

5:09am June 16, 2023

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Tehassi Hill, chair of the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin, about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act.