What's next for Seattle drug law? Mayor, council look ahead Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis said Friday he is working with City Attorney Ann Davison’s office and other stakeholders to revisit the city’s approach to drug offenses. That’s after Lewis cast the decisive vote Tuesday to prevent the city’s adoption of a new state drug law into municipal code. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 2 mins
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. Emily Olson
Breaking down the stakes of Special Counsel Jack Smith's historic indictment of Trump NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Georgetown University professor and former prosecutor Paul Butler about the historic federal charges against former President Donald Trump over classified documents. Alejandra Marquez Janse Play AudioListen 4 mins
What we know about the indictment of Trump and his aide The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment against former President Donald Trump and one of his aides, charging Trump with unlawfully retaining government secrets and obstruction. Carrie Johnson Play AudioListen 4 mins
Former prosecutor weighs in on Trump's indictment NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Leslie R. Caldwell, a former federal prosecutor, about what happens next now that federal authorities have unsealed the indictment against former President Donald Trump. Christopher Intagliata Play AudioListen 6 mins
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. Melissa Block Play AudioListen 5 mins
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. NPR Washington Desk
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. Washington Desk
The Supreme Court upholds the provision prohibiting racial gerrymandering NPR's Michel Martin talks to UCLA Law professor Rick Hasen about the decision to strike down Alabama's congressional map limiting the power of Black voters. The ruling could affect other states. Play AudioListen 5 mins
Former President Donald Trump says he has been indicted by DOJ special counsel Trump says he has been indicted as part of a special counsel probe into alleged mishandling of government secrets and obstruction. A special counsel spokesman said there was no comment at this time. Carrie Johnson
