Law & Courts An 1883 Act is protecting federal workers from DOGE's firing spree The Pendleton Act of 1883 removed political influence from many federal jobs. Its influence shaped the civil service President Trump is now seeking to reshape. Ron Elving Play AudioListen 8 mins
Law & Courts Washington voter-approved natural gas initiative thrown out as 'unconstitutional' by judge A King County Superior Court judge has ruled that a voter-approved initiative that would roll back government and utilities’ plans to move the state’s energy grid away from natural gas violates Washington's Constitution. KUOW Staff
Law & Courts Judge questions White House push to deport alleged gang members under Alien Enemies Act Amid mounting tensions between the White House and the judiciary, Federal Judge James Boasberg held a hearing on President Trump's push to use wartime powers to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. Boasberg has been demanding answers from the Justice Department about whether the Trump administration violated his orders to halt removal flights to El Salvador, while families and lawyers for the men have come forward to dispute that they're gang members. Joel Rose Play AudioListen 4 mins
Politics What we know about the case of detained Georgetown professor Badar Khan Suri The Indian national and postdoctoral fellow is the latest scholar detained or deported by the Trump administration for speaking in support of Palestinian rights or criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza. Jaclyn Diaz
Politics Court hearing to test legality of deportations under 18th century law Friday's hearing over the merits of the judge's temporary restraining order comes as the case has become a flashpoint between the judiciary and executive branches. Ximena Bustillo Play AudioListen 4 mins
Politics 5 takeaways from this week — from courts pushing back on Trump to wars overseas Here are five takeaways from a week when President Trump moved ahead with deportations and sweeping changes to the federal government — and ran into obstacles in the courts. Domenico Montanaro
Arts & Life Hollywood filmmaker charged with defrauding Netflix of $11 million Director Carl Erik Rinsch sold Netflix a sci-fi series. Instead of finishing it, prosecutors allege he spent some of the streamer's money on his own investments, luxury rentals, five Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, and more. Mandalit del Barco
National Trump threatens judge pressing DOJ for answers over El Salvador deportations The chief judge of the federal district court in Washington, D.C., is facing calls for impeachment after blocking one of President Trump's immigration plans. Carrie Johnson Play AudioListen 5 mins
Politics 3 people face federal charges for Tesla attacks. Are such acts domestic terrorism? Attorney General Pamela Bondi says the accused are part of a "wave of domestic terrorism." Experts say this is a common stance of the federal government and can be used to seek stiffer penalties. Jaclyn Diaz
Politics 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
