Inquest jury finds Seattle police officers' deadly force 'justifiable' in Damarius Butts case Inquest jurors delivered their findings Monday in the 2017 Seattle police shooting of Damarius Butts. All eight jurors called the officers’ use of deadly force in the encounter with Butts “justifiable.” Amy Radil Play AudioListen 2 mins
House panel probing the Capitol attack moves closer into Trump's inner circle The panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection is holding two top Trump aides in contempt, and is seeking cooperation from Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Claudia Grisales Play AudioListen 3 mins
Newest California Supreme Court judge is the first Latina in the role Justice Patricia Guerrero has been an associate justice in a federal appeals court, a trial court judge, a law partner and a federal prosecutor. Ayana Archie
Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay' The law says public school teachers may not instruct on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten through third grade. Jaclyn Diaz
Ex-Trump advisers defiant ahead of House committee's criminal contempt referrals The panel is meeting Monday evening to consider criminal contempt referrals against Dan Scavino Jr. and Peter Navarro. The two have said executive privilege prevents their cooperation. Claudia Grisales
Supreme Court Justice Thomas' wife Ginni has a long history of conservative activism The text messages Virginia Thomas sent Trump's chief of staff pushing false claims about the 2020 election are the latest in her often public work to support conservative Republicans. Claudia Grisales Play AudioListen 5 mins
Supreme Court gives partial OK to Navy for vaccine mandate The vote was 6-to-3 to partially overturn a decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which had blocked a Department of Defense vaccine mandate for military personnel. Nina Totenberg
Utah bans transgender athletes in girls sports despite governor's veto Lawmakers voted to override GOP Gov. Spencer Cox's veto of legislation banning transgender youth athletes from playing on girls teams. The move comes amid a nationwide culture war over trans issues. The Associated Press
Should Justice Thomas recuse himself from hearing cases about Jan. 6 or the election? Ginni Thomas' texts to former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows have caused many to ask whether Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself because of his wife's activities. Nina Totenberg Play AudioListen 5 mins
Texas attorney general says Austin school Pride Week celebration breaks state law The Austin school district holds events to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students every year. Attorney General Ken Paxton says "when it comes to sex education, parents—not school districts—are in charge." Deepa Shivaram
