National Guard troops briefly deployed to Portland despite judge’s order, federal trial reveals The revelation came to light Wednesday in federal court in Portland, where U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut will decide if President Trump acted lawfully or violated the state’s rights by trying to deploy the National Guard. Troy Brynelson/OPB
Democratic leaders sue Trump administration for stopping food aid during the shutdown Democratic leaders are suing the Trump administration for ending food aid programs during the shutdown. They argue, despite the administration's claims, there are emergency funds available. Sylvia Goodman
Camouflaging cars and swapping license plates: How agents make immigration arrests Immigration enforcement officers are sometimes forgoing license plates or otherwise masking their cars while apprehending migrants across the U.S. Ximena Bustillo
As Trump talks of designating antifa a foreign terrorist group, experts see danger The designation would have, as one domestic terrorism expert told NPR, a "cascading effect across civil society, including social media organizations, civic organizations and everything in between." Ryan Lucas
High courts aren't writing opinions on crucial judgments. Lower courts are confused NPR's Ayesha Racoe speaks with Yale Law School professor William Eskridge about confusion in the lower courts on many hot-button issues and the lack of direction from the Supreme Court. Ayesha Rascoe
FBI says card shuffling machines were hacked as part of major illegal gambling schemes The FBI says card shuffling machines were hacked to cheat at poker as part of a major illegal gambling scheme. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to a reporter who's been covering the machines' vulnerabilities. Jeanette Woods
NBA coach Chauncey Billups, player Terry Rozier arrested in FBI gambling probe Prosecutors say Rozier and others passed confidential intel to organized crime groups to help wager on NBA games. Billups allegedly participated in a separate scheme involving underground poker games. Becky Sullivan
It's the deadliest year for ICE in decades. As detentions rise, the trend may continue There have been at least 20 deaths in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year since 2004. As the agency is ramping up hiring and increasing detentions, concerns remain about how to stop the trend. Ximena Bustillo
Confused by the legal battles over troop deployments? Here's what to know Two significant legal actions — including a possible decision from the U.S. Supreme Court — are expected this week. While both would be preliminary, they could impact how courts weigh in on such cases going forward. Kat Lonsdorf
Murder trial underway for Illinois sheriff deputy who killed unarmed Black woman Last year, Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman, was killed by a deputy sheriff in her Illinois home after calling 911 for help. The trial for that former officer continues Thursday. Mawa Iqbal
