Carrie Johnson

And of course, what happened in last year, New York, with the dropping of the case against former New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

In all these instances, the ethics of career prosecutors are being put to the test.

And

So long as the president commands the Justice Department to target his critics, it's likely to keep happening.

The president designated Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general and Trump's former personal lawyer, as his representative on the records.

The group American Oversight says Blanche has a conflict between his obligations under the post-Watergate records law and his personal duty to Trump.

They're calling on him to step aside as they demand more details.

about Trump's family separation policy and actions toward Ukraine.

Under federal law, documents from President Trump's first term could become available to the public as soon as next week.

American Oversight says presidential records belong to the American people.

Carrie Johnson, NPR News, Washington.

Maduro says he's still president of Venezuela.

His lawyers signal they may challenge.

the narco-terrorism and cocaine charges by arguing Maduro's entitled a head of state immunity.

A court in New York will have to determine whether Maduro can be considered the legitimate leader of the country, but U.S.

presidents enjoy a lot of leeway in foreign affairs, including which governments to recognize.

Legal scholars say Maduro might have an argument that he deserves immunity for possible official acts in the indictment, such as using the military to organize flights.

Two years ago, the U.S.

Supreme Court gave President Trump and future American presidents substantial immunity for their official acts in office.

Carrie Johnson, NPR News, Washington.