Letter(s) of the law(s): WA and DC trade angry notes The Trump Justice Department is threatening to withhold funds or even prosecute local officials who enforce Washington’s sanctuary policies. But can they? Scott Greenstone
Texas and California near new partisan voting maps in a battle prompted by Trump California and Texas, the country's two most populous states, are getting closer to redrawing their congressional districts in a political fight sparked by President Trump. Andrew Schneider
An appeals court throws out a massive civil fraud penalty against President Trump Trump, in a social media post, claimed "total victory" after the ruling, which spares him from a potential half-billion-dollar fine for decades of exaggerating his wealth. The Associated Press
Walmart says tariff costs are rising 'each week' and will continue The world's largest retailer — like many others — has been absorbing most of the increased costs, but raising prices of some goods. Alina Selyukh
Immigrant-run farms in Maine continue despite USDA program cut The United States Department of Agriculture once helped disadvantaged farmers earn a fair wage growing healthy food and distribute it to underserved communities.
'I regret that I didn't fight harder,' former labor secretary Robert Reich says Reich served under President Clinton from 1993 to 1997. He opens his new memoir, Coming Up Short, with an apology on behalf of the Baby Boom generation for failing to build a more just society. Tonya Mosley
Texas House passes new voting maps designed to give Republicans edge in midterms Republicans in the Texas House approved the new voting maps that President Trump has asked for to give Republicans an edge in congressional elections. It's on track for final passage. Andrew Schneider
Do Trump's D.C. moves echo an authoritarian playbook? NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with M. Gessen about the Trump administration moves to take over Washington D.C., and what it could mean for the future. Megan Lim
How Attorney General Pam Bondi has reshaped the Justice Department to suit Trump The New Yorker's Ruth Marcus says Bondi has presided over the DOJ's most convulsive transition of power since Watergate, aggressively reversing policies, investigating Trump's foes and firing staff. Dave Davies
How long can Trump's D.C. takeover last? Here's what to know President Trump needs Congress' permission to use D.C.'s police for over 30 days, but there are no such limits on its National Guard. Experts spoke to NPR about how the takeover could end. Rachel Treisman
