Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help. Chris Arnold
A Seattle doctor was investigated for fertility fraud. The case highlights tension between patient, physician rights KUOW reviewed hundreds of pages of Washington Medical Commission documents and state legal codes and found a tension the agency faces: balancing a doctor’s right to due process with a patient’s desire for more information about the people they trust with their health care. Diana Opong Play AudioListen 6 mins
Why a DOJ prosecutor resigned, telling coworkers and bosses 'you serve no man' Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Murphy resigned from the Department of Justice, telling NPR, 'It just was not a Department of Justice that I any longer wanted to associate with.'" Tom Dreisbach Play AudioListen 6 mins
A Pentagon press secretary has history of pushing antisemitic, extremist theories Members of Congress and civil rights groups are condemning past comments from Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson, including some which critics called antisemitic. Tom Dreisbach
Rural schools in Alaska are crumbling. The state is the likely culprit Rural school districts depend on the state to fund construction and maintenance projects. But over the past 25 years, Alaska lawmakers have ignored hundreds of requests for public schools that primarily serve Indigenous children. Emily Schwing
NPR probe shows lack of accountability around harassment and bullying by federal judges In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse from federal judges, according to a new NPR Investigation. Carrie Johnson Play AudioListen 12 mins
New deputy FBI director Dan Bongino previously called for imprisoning Democrats Before becoming the second-in-command at the FBI, Dan Bongino used his popular podcast to spread conspiracy theories about the Jan. 6 attack. Here's what else he said. Tom Dreisbach
In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse An NPR investigation finds federal judges have enormous influence with few checks on their power. Law clerks and other judicial employees are vulnerable to mistreatment and have few job protections. Carrie Johnson Play AudioListen 28 mins
Investigation finds online dating conglomerate slow to ban users accused of assault NPR speaks with reporter Emily Elena Dugdale about an investigation into online dating conglomerate The Match Group that found the company is slow to ban users after they're accused of assault. Michel Martin Play AudioListen 5 mins
ACLU and other advocates sue for access to migrants moved to Guantánamo Bay The lawsuit alleges that the migrants have been "disappeared into a black box" and are unable to communicate with attorneys. Sacha Pfeiffer
