Why lawyers say 'never write anything down'

Why lawyers say 'never write anything down'

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Not a peaceful protest: Part 1 of 2

In this NPR investigation, we look at how President Trump and his allies are rewriting history related to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor ...  Show more

Supreme Court rules against Trump in National Guard case

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump on Tuesday, refusing to reinstate, for now, Trump's ability to send National Guard troops into Illinois over the objections of its governor.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at ...  Show more

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