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Former President Trump waits to hear if he violated a gag order. Tesla announces profits dropped by 55%. The Justice Department will pay $138.7 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case.
Politics & Government
Former President Trump's hush money court case is in recess until Thursday
In a New York courtroom on Tuesday, jurors heard testimony from a former tabloid media executive. And, former President Donald Trump is waiting for a decision on whether he violated a gag order.
Biden, Trump win their parties' presidential nominations in Pennsylvania primary
In addition to casting ballots for the presidential nominees, voters in Pennsylvania picked candidates for state races and the U.S. House and Senate.
Senate appears set to approve $95 billion in foreign aid
The Senate is expected advance a foreign aid package including money for Ukraine and Israel.
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with bipartisan vote
The bill passed the Senate on an overwhelming 79-18 vote late Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday. Biden is expected to quickly sign the legislation.
'The Crown' creator Peter Morgan tackles Putin's Rise to Power in new play 'Patriots'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with playwright Peter Morgan about his Broadway production of "Patriots," a play about the rise of Russian oligarchs, Vladimir Putin, and the downfall of the USSR.
Judge strikes down North Carolina law on prosecuting ex-felons who voted before 2024
A federal judge has halted the enforcement of a North Carolina law that made it a serious crime for someone to vote while still on probation or parole for a felony conviction when they had simply violated the voting law by mistake. Monday's ruling was celebrated by groups representing poor residents and Black union members.
What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies
The Supreme Court will consider the question: Should doctors treating pregnancy complications follow state or federal law if the laws conflict? Here's how the case could affect women and doctors.
More and more, young kids are being exposed to hate ideologies
Three middle school students in southern Maryland have been charged with hate crimes for allegedly harassing a Jewish classmate. Experts say young kids are increasingly exposed to hate ideologies.
Ex-National Enquirer publisher says he pledged to be Trump's 'eyes and ears'
David Pecker's testimony resumed this morning after a short time on the stand on Monday and lasted until mid-afternoon. The trial is set to pick back up on Thursday morning.