Trump Invokes A Cold War Relic, The Defense Production Act, For Coronavirus Shortages A law that allows the executive branch to direct industrial production is being used to spur firms to step up their output of scarce items, such as face masks and ventilators. David Welna
Federal Courts Scramble To Adapt To Disruptions From Coronavirus Pandemic From delaying trials to relying more on videoconferencing, courts are attempting to carry on their work amidst the national response to the outbreak. Ryan Lucas
Disgraced Movie Mogul Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison A New York judge sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison for sex crimes including rape. Hours later he was rushed to a hospital. A spokesperson told NPR it was for "ongoing heart problems." Rose Friedman
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison For Sex Crimes A New York judge has sentenced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison. Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault. Rose Friedman
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison For Rape And Sexual Abuse The 67-year-old former producer received nearly the maximum sentence for the counts he was convicted of last month. At the hearing, he compared the effects of the #MeToo movement to the Red Scare. Colin Dwyer
USA Swimming To Settle Sex Abuse Lawsuit Filed By Former Olympian Ariana Kukors Smith says she was abused by national and Olympic team coach Sean Hutchinson when she was a minor. The organization faces ongoing legal challenges over its handling of abuse cases. Alexandra Starr
Federal Court Sides With House In Fight Over Mueller Grand Jury Materials Judges ordered that Democratic members of Congress may see evidence the Justice Department wanted to keep sealed. The government is expected to appeal. Ryan Lucas
Trump Administration Poised To Start Collecting DNA From Immigration Detainees The Trump Administration says the policy change will help law enforcement apprehend criminal suspects. Rights advocates describe it as a serious breach of privacy against vulnerable populations. Merrit Kennedy
Court Blocks Trump's 'Remain In Mexico' Policy Along Part Of The Border The 9th Circuit said the policy, which forces asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico, may violate the law. But judges were prepared to block the policy in two states only, starting next week. Colin Dwyer
Supreme Court Weighs Abortion Case; Schumer Remarks Draw Rebuke From Roberts Lawyers for the Center for Reproductive Rights and Louisiana faced a hot bench Wednesday in a case critical to abortion rights in the U.S. But the Chief Justice - a key vote - did not tip his hand. Nina Totenberg
