Trump asks appeals court to toss election interference case, arguing that he's immune The legal filing late Saturday comes after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to fast track a dispute on whether the former President is immune from prosecution. Jennifer Ludden
Behind bars and then a bill: WA prisoner leads effort on 'second chance' legislation Washington lawmakers are getting ready to tackle big topics in 2024, including undoing harm caused by long or life prison sentences. One prisoner has spent months crafting legislation to make a small but significant change as part of that effort. Jeanie Lindsay
A 27-year-old woman who called 911 for help was fatally shot by an LA deputy A Los Angeles deputy shot Niani Finlayson who police said had been threatening her boyfriend for allegedly harming her daughter. A lawyer for her family says Finlayson was a domestic violence victim. Emma Bowman
NAACP leader reflects on not guilty verdicts in death of Manuel Ellis Sheley Secrest was in the courtroom when the verdict was read. Natalie Akane Newcomb
The Supreme Court will not fast-track the request to review Trump's immunity The court denied special counsel Jack Smith's petition without offering a reason for its decision. Carrie Johnson
Biden expands pardons for marijuana possession and grants clemency to 11 President Biden commuted the sentences for 11 individuals serving time for nonviolent drug offenses. He also expanded pardons for the offense of simple marijuana possession and use under federal law. Deepa Shivaram
Pierce County jury finds 3 Tacoma police officers not guilty in Manuel Ellis case Officers Christopher Burbank, Matthew Collins, and Timothy Rankine faced charges of first-degree manslaughter. Burbank and Collins were also charged with second-degree murder. Each pleaded not guilty. John O'Brien
What's next after Colorado? Here's where other challenges to Trump's candidacy stand Lawsuits in more than a dozen states are looking to follow a Colorado court's lead in declaring former President Donald Trump ineligible for election in 2024 due to his role in the Jan. 6 attack. Becky Sullivan
A judge rules Rudy Giuliani must immediately pay $148 million to two election workers Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea Moss, say despite Giuliani recently being convicted of defamation, he has continued in press conferences and interviews to lie about how they handled votes. Ayana Archie
