Tennessee readies for execution of man with working implanted defibrillator Gov. Bill Lee declined to grant a reprieve Monday amid uncertainty about whether the implantable defibrillator will shock Byron Black's heart when the lethal drug takes effect. The Associated Press
Texas Democrats block GOP redistricting plan by fleeing the state The Texas House failed to reach the quorum needed to vote on a new congressional map that could have given Republicans five new seats, after House Democrats forced a legislative standstill. Liz Baker
Federal judges facing threats after ruling against the Trump administration speak out Federal judges rarely speak outside of their rulings in court. But now many are publicly warning about threats they face this year after ruling against the Trump administration. Carrie Johnson
What it takes to release documents like the 'Epstein files' The materials related to the Epstein case have not been fully released. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Columbia University's Matthew Connelly about what releasing them would actually entail. Ayesha Rascoe
A jury orders Tesla to pay more than $240 million in Autopilot crash A Miami jury decided Tesla was partly responsible for a deadly 2019 crash in Florida involving its Autopilot driver assist technology. The automaker said it will appeal. The Associated Press
Legal questions abound as Trump's former lawyer gets appointments in N.J. A legal fight in New Jersey has broken out over the Trump administration's choice for top federal prosecutor in the state, paralyzing criminal proceedings statewide. Mary Louise Kelly
Seattle sues Trump to protect DEI and LGBTQ+ policies from executive order threats The City of Seattle is taking President Donald Trump and his administration to court over two executive orders that threaten diversity and inclusive gender identity policies. KUOW Staff
'Unitary executive theory' argues to restore the president's authority The Supreme Court majority is advancing a long-term goal of conservatives to strengthen presidential power. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with John Yoo, a proponent of "unitary executive theory." Steve Inskeep
Jimmy Hoffa vanished 50 years ago. The unsolved mystery and his legend endure Jimmy Hoffa vanished 50 years ago Don Gonyea
3 fired DOJ workers add to chorus of layoffs in 'foundering' workforce The Department of Justice has fired hundreds of employees this year, transforming a federal workforce that enjoys vast powers and responsibility over issues affecting the lives of everyday Americans. Carrie Johnson
