Judge rules Meta is not a monopoly, allowing it to keep WhatsApp and Instagram A judge ruled Tuesday that Meta isn't a monopoly, a huge win for the tech giant. But analysts say it may spark fresh debate on how the government can regulate big tech. John Ruwitch
Texas court blocks Trump-backed redistricting plan A federal court has blocked the Republican-led redistricting of the congressional map in Texas, dealing a blow to President Trump's effort to shape the landscape for next year's midterm elections. Blaise Gainey
Could the DOJ's probe into Epstein's ties to political foes stop the files' release? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance about whether the Justice Department's probe into Democrats' ties to Jeffrey Epstein will affect the potential release of the files. Steve Inskeep
Redistricting deadlines for the midterms loom as states wait for a Supreme Court ruling Depending on the timing, a Supreme Court ruling that weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination may lead to more states redrawing congressional maps before the 2026 midterms. Hansi Lo Wang
The Epstein files are just the latest fracture hitting Trump's MAGA coalition Even before the president's falling out with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., over the Epstein files, some Republicans questioned Trump's policy interpretation of what "America First" means. Stephen Fowler
DOJ records show hundreds of immigrants arrested in Chicago had no criminal histories DOJ records show that more than 600 arrests in Chicago's recent immigration enforcement operation may have violated a federal consent decree. And of those arrested, fewer than 3% had criminal records. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Off-duty Alaska pilot who tried to cut flight's engines midair avoids federal prison A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit will serve no additional prison time, a federal judge ruled Monday. Associated Press
Justice Department official told prosecutors that U.S. should 'just sink' drug boats NPR interviews with current and former officials reveal more of the backstory around the military's strikes in the Caribbean. Ryan Lucas
Hundreds of National Guard troops will leave Portland and Chicago The decision by the Defense Department comes as Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland have been stalled for weeks by the courts. Juliana Kim
At Trump's urging, Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein's ties to political foes Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes. The Associated Press