Trump says he received a letter saying he's a target of DOJ's Jan. 6 investigation The former president says he learned Sunday that he may be charged with a federal crime by a grand jury investigating the Capitol siege. A spokesman for special counsel Jack Smith declined to comment. Carrie Johnson
Tribes object. But a federal ruling approves construction of the largest lithium mine A federal appeals court on Monday denied a last-ditch effort by tribes to block construction of what's likely to be the largest lithium mine in North America on federal land in Nevada. Kirk Siegler
In Virginia, reopening a 125-year-old case rights a historical injustice A judge in Virginia dismissed charges against a Black man who was lynched after being accused of sexually assaulting a white woman 125 years ago. Sandy Hausman Play AudioListen 4 mins
The Jan. 6 rioter arrested near Obama's home with guns and ammo is indicted Taylor Taranto, the accused Capitol rioter arrested while looking for the Washington, D.C., home of former President Barack Obama, was indicted on felony firearms charges and four misdemeanors. Jaclyn Diaz
Special counsel calls for a speedy trial in Trump's documents case Lawyers for the special counsel team pushed back on a bid by former President Donald Trump for an indefinite delay in the case, calling some of his arguments "baseless." Carrie Johnson
Idaho's 'abortion trafficking' law faces legal challenge "Soundside" host Libby Denkmann talks with KFF Health News Senior Correspondent Sarah Varney about the lawsuit filed this week against Idaho's "abortion travel ban." Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 25 mins
Feds to investigate Georgia's Fulton County Jail for filthy, dangerous conditions The investigation into the Atlanta-based jail comes almost a year after the death of Lashawn Thompson who died in a bedbug-infested cell in Fulton County Jail's psychiatric wing. Jaclyn Diaz
7 months in, rideshare drivers see big results from new protections Spokane Public Radio’s Brandon Hollingsworth reports. Brandon Hollingsworth Play AudioListen 1 min
Prestigious Seattle restaurant Canlis sued for wage theft We get more from KUOW’s Ruby de Luna. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 1 min
New lawsuit says social media and gun companies played roles in 2022 Buffalo shooting The lawsuit filed in the New York Supreme Court argues that several companies, along with the shooter's parents, played roles in the 2022 shooting that killed 10 Black people and injured three others. Jonathan Franklin