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Trump impeachment lawyers are now representing Capitol riot defendants
Attorney Bruce Castor is best known for a "rambling" performance defending former President Donald Trump at his second impeachment trial. Now, Castor is representing people charged in the U.S. Capitol riot.
As temporary protected status shifts, one activist deals with uncertainty
César Magaña Linares is a temporary protected status, or TPS, holder from El Salvador. As an activist and law student, he's redefining what it means to be an immigrant, beyond the headlines.
The Secret IRS Files: Trove of never-before-seen records reveal how the wealthiest avoid income tax
ProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing.
Senate report details sweeping failures around Jan. 6 attack
A Senate investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has uncovered broad government, military and law enforcement missteps surrounding the violent attack, including a breakdown within multiple intelligence agencies and a lack of training and preparation for Capitol Police officers who were quickly overwhelmed by the rioters.
Clean car rules still a sticking point in budget deal
New rules for curbing vehicle emissions are still a sticking point as Gov. Tim Walz and top legislators try to reach agreement on a new two-year state budget before a July 1 deadline.
Harris tells Guatemalans not to migrate to the United States
The vice president met with Guatemala's president to talk about the root causes behind migration to the United States, including corruption. But another prominent Democrat called that "disappointing."