Judge Chutkan sets Trump's Jan. 6 trial for early March
D.C. Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan set a March 4, 2024, trial date in former President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 trial, much to the chagrin of his attorney.
Politics & Government
Samuel Wurzelbacher, who became 'Joe the Plumber' after confronting Obama, dies at 49
Wurzelbacher was thrust into the political spotlight after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. He had been battling pancreatic cancer.
Greensboro City Council review $1.7M proposal to slow traffic and improve safety
In a work session last week, Greensboro City Council reviewed a $1.7 million proposal to slow traffic and reduce accidents.
Vivek Ramaswamy picked up steam at the GOP debate. How far could he go?
Ramaswamy has pitched himself as a younger, more extreme version of the former president. While he's gained in the polls, a GOP strategist warns "he'll never surpass Trump by trying to mimic Trump."
Judge sets March 4, 2024, as Trump trial date in election interference case
The judge overseeing a criminal case against former President Donald Trump for interfering with the 2020 presidential election has set a trial date of March 4, 2024.
Some political leaders in Florida perpetuate hateful rhetoric, state Rep. Nixon says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to state Rep. Angie Nixon, a Democrat representing Jacksonville, about what it will take to restore a sense of safety following Saturday's racially motivated shooting.
Mug shots are usually harmful. For Trump and his supporters, it's a badge of honor
Typically, mug shots are associated with shame. But for former President Donald Trump and some of his supporters, his mug shot — the first ever of an American president — was something they embraced.
AI is biased. The White House is working with hackers to try to fix that
The White House is concerned AI can perpetuate discrimination. It helped host a red-teaming challenge at the Def Con hacker convention to figure out flaws. (Story aired on ATC on Aug. 26, 2023.)
Up First briefing: Trump trial date expected; Jacksonville shooting; Maui surf lessons
A federal judge will set a date for Trump's election obstruction case. Crowds mourn three Black people killed at a Dollar General in Florida. Pro surfers give kids in Maui a surf lesson.
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Federal judge to set a date for Donald Trump's election obstruction case. Crowds mourn three Black people killed at a Dollar General in Florida. Students struggle to study in record heat without A/C.