Carrie Johnson, NPR's Justice correspondent, discusses a controversial Trump administration offer allowing federal employees to resign while retaining pay, which has sparked confusion and legal challenges from labor unions. The conversation delves into tensions within the FBI, where agents have sued the Department of Justice over their treatment during the January 6th investigations. Johnson exposes the turmoil and ethical concerns in the Justice Department, reflecting on loyalty versus constitutional duty amid these unprecedented dynamics.

Carrie Johnson, NPR's justice correspondent, shines a light on the troubling realities within the federal court system. An extensive investigation reveals a toxic culture of harassment and intimidation, especially faced by law clerks. Victims share heart-wrenching stories of assault, struggling with the lack of protections and the fear of retaliation. The discussion uncovers the systemic issues that silence victims and explores legislative efforts aimed at enhancing accountability. Johnson’s insights underscore a need for change in how harassment is addressed in the judiciary.

Join Carrie Johnson, NPR's national justice correspondent, as she unpacks the legal maze surrounding Donald Trump. The conversation delves into the shifting political landscape, focusing on demographics that shaped recent elections. Johnson discusses the unprecedented legal challenges facing a former president, including potential pardons and cases in Georgia and New York. The dialogue also touches on the unique socio-economic factors affecting young voters and their evolving political allegiances as we approach the 2024 elections.

Carrie Johnson, NPR's national justice correspondent and lead reporter on a groundbreaking investigation, discusses the troubling climate of harassment in the federal judiciary. She reveals the stark lack of job protections for court employees and the pervasive fear of retaliation that silences victims. Johnson connects the judiciary's challenges to broader accountability issues and highlights the urgent need for reforms. The conversation also draws parallels to the military’s handling of similar issues and emphasizes the ongoing silence surrounding these abuses.

Carrie Johnson, NPR's justice correspondent, investigates harassment in the federal court system, revealing alarming insights from 42 former and current judicial employees. She discusses the significant power imbalance faced by law clerks and the pervasive culture of silence surrounding misconduct. Personal stories underscore the challenges of reporting harassment, with one clerk sharing her traumatic experience with a judge accused of misconduct. Johnson also highlights urgent calls for reform to protect vulnerable employees and improve workplace accountability.

Carrie Johnson, NPR's justice correspondent and expert on legal affairs, discusses the complexities of Donald Trump's impending return to the White House amidst his ongoing criminal cases. She examines how his re-election could impact legal proceedings and reviews significant dates in the investigations. The conversation dives into state cases, potential testimonies, and the implications of executive immunity. Johnson also explores the broader consequences for the justice system and the public's response to Trump's legal troubles.

The ninth and final scheduled meeting of the House committee investigating the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol will occur in the coming weeks.In this special episode from July, we revisit the revelation of the committee's first eight sessions.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving.Learn more about upcoming live shows of The NPR Politics Podcast at nprpresents.org.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A three-judge panel rules against former President Donald Trump's broad immunity from federal prosecution, including his actions on January 6th. The podcast explores the implications, the impeachment argument, differing opinions on presidential immunity, and the ongoing ballot access case.

The podcast explores the Supreme Court case on whether states can make social media platforms share objectionable content. Topics include conservative voices being censored, legal arguments, Justice Kavanaugh's defense of free speech, the role of social media companies in moderating content, and the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on tech companies.

Donald Trump and two aides face new obstruction counts based on allegations that they instructed an unnamed, fourth worker to delete surveillance video footage at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence last summer "to prevent the footage from being provided to a federal grand jury."Trump also faces a new count of willful retention of National Defense Information related to his handling of classified documents, apparently in connection with a top-secret presentation Trump allegedly waved at aides at his Bedminster, N.J., resort.Also: the federal government is likely to shutdown in October.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and White House correspondent Asma Khalid.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy