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Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges, Democrats and Republicans react to Trump's indictment and Finland clears a final hurdle to join NATO.
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Manhattan grand jury indicted ex-President Donald Trump — in a historic first
Trump was charged with crimes after a grand jury spent months investigating hush money payments. The indictment makes Trump the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges.
Trump indictment is just one of the legal threats he faces post-presidency
NPR's Adrian Florido talks to Kim Wehle, former U.S. attorney and now professor at the University of Baltimore, about the political and legal implications of an indictment of former President Trump.
President Trump indicted in hush money case
Former President Trump has been indicted on criminal charges by a New York grand jury. This makes him the first former president in American history to face indictment.
Live updates: Donald Trump will be indicted for his role in hush money payments
The former president and 2024 hopeful has been indicted by a grand jury, multiple sources close to Trump confirmed to NPR. Join NPR as we unpack key moments.
Idaho lawmakers pass a bill to prevent minors from leaving the state for abortion
The first of its kind in the country, the Idaho legislature has passed a bill allowing criminal charges for those who help a minor get an abortion out of state. The bill now goes to Gov. Brad Little.
The history of prison-run newspapers and why they're on the rise
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Ryan Moser, a writer formerly incarcerated in Florida, and Kate McQueen of the Prison Journalism Project, about the rise of newspapers published in prisons.
Russia detains a 'Wall Street Journal' reporter on claims of spying
Russia detained a U.S. journalist working for The Wall Street Journal, accusing him of espionage. Evan Gershkovich was reporting in the city of Yekaterinburg when he was detained.
The fight over Kentucky's transgender care ban was long and emotional
State Sen. Karen Berg lost her trans son to suicide before the Kentucky legislative session began and pleaded with Republicans not to pass restrictive LGBTQ laws. This week, Republicans did just that.
Disney blocked DeSantis' oversight board. What happens next?
The board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee development around Walt Disney World announced on Tuesday that they didn't quite have the power they thought they had.