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Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on a recently unsealed indictment against former President Donald Trump on Friday.

Jack Smith, special counsel in classified documents case, defends his work

After unsealing the indictment against former President Donald Trump, Smith said the indictment was an important step for keeping the United States safe and protecting democracy. See his full remarks.

Boris Johnson leaves his home in London on March 22. The former prime minister shocked Britain on Friday by quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.

Boris Johnson quits Parliament after learning he will be sanctioned over 'partygate'

The former prime minister quit as a lawmaker after receiving the results of an investigation over misleading statements he made to Parliament about a series of government parties during the pandemic.

Sens. Mark Warner and Mike Crapo, seen here making their way to the House chamber for President Trump's first State of the Union Address in 2018, are announcing an effort to expand access to capital for small businesses emerging from the pandemic.

Senators to announce coalition reaches $1 billion goal for minority, community lending

Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, will join Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo at the Capitol Thursday to announce the funding.

The moment a Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy is accused of "cueing" his drug-sniffing dog to alert on Alek Schott's pickup truck.

Courts have long seen K-9 dogs as impartial. Now police bodycams hold them accountable

Police body cameras have increased accountability for K-9 units, making it easier for defendants to claim unconstitutional searches. A federal lawsuit in Texas illustrates the new dynamic.

DOJ charges 'Arrested Development' actor Jay Johnston with involvement in Jan. 6 riot

Jay Johnston was arrested in California on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection.

'The Talk' is an epic portrait of an artist making his way through hardships

Despite its weighty, multi-tiered approach — this is not, on multiple levels, an easy read — Darrin Bell's debut graphic memoir is difficult to put down.

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, center, helps raise a Pride flag outside of the Department of Energy as the Biden administration celebrates Pride Month.

Book bans are on the rise. Biden is naming a point person to address that

Book bans in schools can violate federal civil rights laws if they create a hostile environment for students. The Education Department will have a new point person to talk to schools about bans.

Trans-rights supporters filled a meeting of Florida's medical boards on Feb. 10, 2023 in Tallahassee. The boards voted to approve rules banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth, rules later codified by the state legislature.

Florida families face confusion after gender-affirming care ban temporarily blocked

This week, a judge temporarily blocked Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for kids. It's seen as a win for trans rights but a chilling effect has left some providers and families confused on care.

Student podcasters share the dark realities of middle school in America

School shootings, social media, beauty standards. 13-year-olds Erika Young and Norah Weiner delve into what middle school looks like today in their award-winning podcast.

Georgianna McKenny, 17, is the high school grand-prize winner in NPR's fifth-annual Student Podcast Challenge.

A teen shares what it's like to be in school with no clean water

17-year-old Georgianna McKenny is the high school grand prize winner in NPR's fifth annual Student Podcast Challenge.

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