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NPR's Carrie Johnson has been following this story.

Carrie, good morning.

Good morning, Steve.

Okay, why was the prosecutor not legitimately in that job?

Okay, so this isn't really a technicality.

It's about the limits of executive power and when does the president have to check in with the Senate.

In this case, he should have and didn't, according to the judge.

But what are the real-world consequences for the cases?

Letitia James and Jim Comey have got to be pleased about this.

And can you underline for us the larger principle here?

NPR's Carrie Johnson, thanks for your insights, as always.

Okay, a much-criticized peace plan for Ukraine appears to be off the table.

NPR's Eleanor Beardsley is following whatever's on the table.

Eleanor, hi.

Good morning, Steve.