FBI agents, prosecutors fear retribution from Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump Officials involved in Jan. 6 prosecutions say the Trump administration isn't protecting them from threats. "We don't think they'll care — unless and until one of us gets killed," an official told NPR. Tom Dreisbach
Michigan lawmakers work to implement freedom of information laws In Michigan, lawmakers aren't subject to open records laws. An effort to open the government to freedom of information requests appears to be failing again. Colin Jackson
Who enforces judicial rulings against the president? Federal judges are ruling against some of President Trump's executive orders. But who enforces a judicial ruling against the president? NPR asks University of Texas law professor Tara Grove. A Martínez
New attorney general moves to align Justice Department with Trump's priorities Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have both argued the Justice Department under Biden unfairly targeted conservatives, most notably Trump himself. Ryan Lucas
Judge denies Sandy Hook families' deal for a new auction of Alex Jones' Infowars The ruling by a U.S. bankruptcy judge in Houston further complicates how and when Jones' bankruptcy case will be resolved and when the families he defamed will be paid. Tovia Smith
Would it be legal for Trump to send U.S. citizens to El Salvador's jails? President Trump says he would deport American criminals to El Salvador "in a heartbeat" if it were legal. An ACLU attorney tells NPR that such an idea "would be blatantly unconstitutional." Bill Chappell
National Women's Soccer League reaches $5 million settlement over 2021 abuse scandal In 2021, revelations about sexual misconduct and racism roiled the NWSL and sparked investigations. Now, the women's soccer league will set aside $5 million for victims and implement other reforms. Becky Sullivan
'We do not exist anymore': New prison rules ban female clothing for trans women As federal lawsuits challenge President Trump's executive order impacting trans inmates, the Bureau of Prisons is starting to roll out new policies demanding trans women hand over female-identifying clothing and other items. Jaclyn Diaz
Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general Bondi was confirmed by a vote of 54-46, and will now take the reins at the Justice Department at a moment when it is facing questions about the risk of political influence at the department. Ayana Archie
FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue The details on FBI employees comes in response to a Justice Department memo last week, asking for names of all current and former FBI personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases or the prosecution of Hamas leaders. Ryan Lucas
