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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on charges of bank fraud and lying to a financial institution. The indictment comes weeks after President Trump posted a truth social message calling for the prosecution of his perceived enemies. As NPR's Kerry Johnson reports, the indictment also comes days after the arraignment of former FBI Director James Comey.
James eventually will have her day in court just like Jim Comey did. And President Trump has said recently more action may be coming against people who have crossed him. We know prosecutors have been looking at the former National Security Advisor John Bolton. His home was searched by the FBI this year. They've also been looking at California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, a vocal critic of Trump who says he's done nothing wrong.
NPR's Gary Johnson reporting. A federal judge has issued a two-week injunction against the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago. U.S. District Judge April Perry says there is no credible evidence to justify sending federal forces to Illinois. Justice Department Attorney Eric Hamilton says the Guard's mission is to protect government property. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is threatening to fire air traffic controllers who don't show up for work during the shutdown. More from NPR's Joel Rose.
In an interview on the Fox Business Channel, Secretary Duffy said there's been a noticeable uptick in the number of air traffic controllers calling out sick. Duffy said it's a small fraction of controllers who are creating a massive disruption and suggested the government could fire those, quote, problem children.
What charges has New York Attorney General Letitia James been indicted on?
And if we have some on our staff that aren't dedicated, like we need, we're going to let them go.
Nearly 11,000 certified air traffic controllers are required to work during the government shutdown, but don't get paid until it ends. Thousands of flights have been delayed this week as the Federal Aviation Administration limits the number of planes in the air in order to keep the skies safe. Joel Rose, NPR News, Washington.
The Israeli cabinet has approved the first phase of a U.S. brokered plan to end the war in Gaza. President Trump says he expects Israeli hostages to be freed on Monday or Tuesday. And as NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports, Trump may visit the region.
At his cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was flanked by two key members of Trump's team, envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. President Trump says he's likely to travel on Sunday to Egypt and he's been invited to speak to the Israeli parliament. He says the hostages will likely be released early next week.
I think Monday is going to be a very big day, Monday, Tuesday, but it's going to be, depending on where you are, it's going to be a very big day. I think it's going to be a day of great celebration.
The ceasefire and hostage deal is just the first phase of his plan for Gaza. Other points still need to be negotiated. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.
Wall Street stocks close lower. This is NPR News. A federal judge has dismissed a defamation case that entertainer Drake brought against Universal Music Group over a diss track recorded by Kendrick Lamar. U.S. District Court Judge Jeanette Vargas says Lamar's diss tracks about Drake, which included abuse allegations, were opinion and in keeping with rap battles. Drake's lawyers say they'll appeal. Turning Point USA, the group founded by late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, has announced plans for alternative programming during the Super Bowl halftime show. NPR's Elena Moore reports on the conservative backlash to Bad Bunny's appearance on the NFL's biggest stage.
Turning Point is dubbing the event the All-American Halftime Show and says it will celebrate faith, family, and freedom.
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