Supreme Court To Take Up Ban On Excessive Fines
At issue in the case are the laws which allow state and local governments to confiscate cars, cash and even homes if they are used in the commission of a crime — any crime.
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Manafort's Lawyers Brief Trump's Team On Mueller Talks, Giuliani Tells AP
Steve Inskeep talks to Associated Press reporter Chad Day about Paul Manafort's legal team briefing Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Manafort's discussions with special counsel Robert Mueller's team.
Supreme Court Hears Murder Case Involving Muscogee Creek Nation Land
A convicted man's fate hangs on whether he committed a murder on land belonging to Native Americans or to Oklahoma. David Greene talks to James Floyd, principal chief of the Muscogee Creek Nation.
News Brief: Paul Manafort, Lion Air Crash, Gene-Editing
Attorney for the Ex-Trump campaign chairman reportedly briefed Trump's legal team on Mueller probe. Indonesian investigators report on Lion Air crash. Chinese scientist defends gene-editing research.
U.S. Seeing Lowest Level Of Unauthorized Immigrants In A Decade, Pew Study Says
A large decline in illegal immigration from Mexico means fewer unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S., and those already here are likely to be long-term residents, according to a new study.
Honduran President's Brother Arrested In Miami On Drug Trafficking Charges
The federal indictment alleges Juan Antonio Hernández — a former lawyer and congressman in Honduras — smuggled tons of cocaine into the U.S., aided by prominent politicians and law enforcement.
Assange, Manafort Deny Report They Met. The White House Declined To Address It
The boss of WikiLeaks and Donald Trump's former campaign chairman both said Tuesday they hadn't met before the 2016 election, notwithstanding a news account that said Manafort had flown to London.
Supreme Court: Should Eastern Oklahoma Be Considered An Indian Reservation?
The Supreme Court hears a capital case where it will have to decide whether nearly half of Oklahoma, a massive area including much of Tulsa, is an Indian reservation.
Former Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort Faces New Legal Troubles
In court filings on Monday, Special Counsel Robert Mueller said Paul Manafort has not fulfilled his end of a plea deal and that he has lied to him and to the FBI.
News Brief: Paul Manafort, GM Restructuring, French Fuel Prices
The special counsel's office says ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort breached a plea deal and should be sentenced. GM announces a major overhaul. French protests continue over high gas prices.