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Why is the Trump administration pushing to release all grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein?
Live from MPR News in Washington, I'm Shay Stevens. The Trump administration says all grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein should be made public. The White House is coming under fire since the Justice Department's partial release of redacted files on the late sex offender. But press Secretary Caroline Levitt says it's not President Trump's fault that the information is being withheld.
The President has said if the Department of Justice and the FBI want to move forward with releasing any further credible evidence they should do so. As to why they have or have not or will, you should ask the FBI about that. It's up to the attorney general.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not hold a vote on a resolution to release the Epstein files. before the August recess.
What new documents about Martin King’s assassination are being released by the National Archives?
In response to an executive order, the National Archives has published thousands of documents linked to the nineteen sixty eight assassination of Dartin Dr. Martin Luther King Junior. And PR Zelena Moore reports.
It's not immediately clear what new information related to King's assassination will be found in these documents. But Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, says more than 230,000 files are being released. She says that it includes details about the FBI's investigation and James Earl Ray, who was convicted of murdering King. In response, King's family argued that the document should. should be viewed within their full historical context, saying that during King's lifetime, he was targeted by federal law enforcement in what his family called a quote invasive, predatory, and deeply disturbing disinformation and surveillance campaign. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington
federal judge in Boston has heard closing arguments over the Trump адміністрація про Палестин student demonstrators. NPR's Adrian Florido reports that academic groups brought the case on free speech grounds.
How are federal courts handling the lawsuit over deporting Palestinian student protesters?
The suit was filed by the American Association of University Professors, arguing the government has targeted non citizen student protesters in order to stifle criticism of Israel and demands for Palestinian rights. They asked Judge William Young to order the government to stop trying to deport people because of their political views, saying that violates the First Amendment. The judge heard two weeks of testimony from State Department and Immigration and Customs. Enforcement officials charged with investigating student protesters, revoking visas, and arresting them. He also heard from academics who said they now self censor, fearing they could be next. A ruling is expected in September. Adrian Flariva, NPR News.
Attorneys for Kilmore Abrego Garcia are asking a judge to keep their client behind bars. U.S. District Judge Barbara Holmes says the Maryland man is not a flight risk and is eligible for release.
Why is the judge considering release of the Maryland man charged with human trafficking?
But Abrego Garcia's lawyers fear he'll be deported for the first time. If released before his trial in January on human trafficking charges, which he denies, Abreco Garcia is the man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador and then brought back to the US. This is NPR. The Pentagon has ordered Marines sent to Los Angeles to leave. The edict comes over a month after President Trump activated Marines and National Guard troops. To protect law enforcement officers during emigration raids. The Texas legislature has begun a special session to redraw the state's congressional districts and address disaster relief in wake of deadly flooding. Republicans there are trying to come up with a way to pick up at least five more congressional seats.
Former Congressman Veto O'Rourke has called on fellow Democrats to fight back. By taking similar action in states where they control the legislature.
What are Latin American leaders saying about the rise of anti‑democratic actions?
The presidents of Latin American countries and Spain are vowing to defend democracy. Meeting in Chile Monday, NPR's Kerry Khan reports that The group of leftist leaders decried what they're calling a dangerous anti-democratic offensive.
The presidents of Uruguay, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Spain all express concern for what they say are rising attacks on democracy.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why is the Trump administration pushing to release all grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein?
0:01–0:46
2
What new documents about Martin King’s assassination are being released by the National Archives?
0:46–1:54
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How are federal courts handling the lawsuit over deporting Palestinian student protesters?
1:54–2:45
4
Why is the judge considering release of the Maryland man charged with human trafficking?
2:45–3:37
5
What are Latin American leaders saying about the rise of anti‑democratic actions?
3:37–4:39