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--:-- 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.
--:-- Shea Stevens: The indictment comes weeks after President Trump posted a truth social message calling for the prosecution of his perceived enemies.
--:-- Kerry Johnson: As NPR's Kerry Johnson reports, the indictment also comes days after the arraignment of former FBI Director James Comey.
--:-- Kerry Johnson: James eventually will have her day in court just like Jim Comey did.
--:-- Kerry Johnson: And President Trump has said recently more action may be coming against people who have crossed him.
--:-- Kerry Johnson: We know prosecutors have been looking at the former National Security Advisor John Bolton.
--:-- Kerry Johnson: His home was searched by the FBI this year.
--:-- Kerry Johnson: They've also been looking at California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, a vocal critic of Trump who says he's done nothing wrong.
--:-- Gary Johnson: A federal judge has issued a two injunction against the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago
--:-- Gary Johnson: U District Judge April Perry says there is no credible evidence to justify sending federal forces to Illinois.
--:-- Gary Johnson: Justice Department Attorney Eric Hamilton says the Guard's mission is to protect government property.
--:-- Joel Rose: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is threatening to fire air traffic controllers who don't show up for work during the shutdown.
--:-- Joel Rose: More from NPR's Joel Rose.
--:-- 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.
--:-- Joel Rose: 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.
--:-- Joel Rose: And if we have some on our staff that aren't dedicated, like we need, we're going to let them go.
--:-- Joel Rose: Nearly 11,000 certified air traffic controllers are required to work during the government shutdown, but don't get paid until it ends.
--:-- Joel Rose: 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.
--:-- Michelle Kellerman: The Israeli cabinet has approved the first phase of a U.S. brokered plan to end the war in Gaza.
--:-- Michelle Kellerman: President Trump says he expects Israeli hostages to be freed on Monday or Tuesday.
--:-- Michelle Kellerman: And as NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports, Trump may visit the region.
--:-- Michelle Kellerman: At his cabinet meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was flanked by two key members of Trump team Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump son Jared Kushner
--:-- Michelle Kellerman: President Trump says he likely to travel on Sunday to Egypt and he's been invited to speak to the Israeli parliament.
--:-- Michelle Kellerman: He says the hostages will likely be released early next week.
--:-- Michelle Kellerman: 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.
--:-- Michelle Kellerman: I think it's going to be a day of great celebration.
--:-- Michelle Kellerman: The ceasefire and hostage deal is just the first phase of his plan for Gaza.
--:-- Michelle Kellerman: Other points still need to be negotiated.
--:-- Shea Stevens: Wall Street stocks close lower.
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--:-- Shea Stevens: A federal judge has dismissed a defamation case that entertainer Drake brought against Universal Music Group over a diss track recorded by Kendrick Lamar.
--:-- Shea Stevens: 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.
--:-- Shea Stevens: Drake's lawyers say they'll appeal.
--:-- Shea Stevens: 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.
--:-- Shea Stevens: NPR Elena Moore reports on the conservative backlash to Bad Bunny appearance on the NFL biggest stage
--:-- Elena Moore: Turning Point is dubbing the event the All Halftime Show and says it will celebrate faith family and freedom
--:-- Elena Moore: It follows other right pushback against the National Football League choice of headliner for this year show Bad Bunny, who is an American from Puerto Rico, mainly sings in Spanish, but speaks and performs in English as well.
--:-- Elena Moore: He's fresh off a months-long residency in Puerto Rico and says he didn't tour in the 50 states because of concerns that ice would target his shows.
--:-- Elena Moore: The three-time Grammy winner is seen as one of the most popular musicians in the U.S. and around the world.
--:-- Shea Stevens: Hundreds of protesters clashed with police in Madagascar's capital Thursday following days of demonstrations.
--:-- Shea Stevens: The protests were initially sparked by cuts to water and power services, but have been expanded to include allegations of corruption and nepotism.
--:-- Shea Stevens: A recalling itself Gen Z Madagascar is leading the protests, With the United Nations estimate has resulted in 22 deaths and dozens of injuries, Madagascar is an island off the east coast of Africa.
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