What happens when the independence of the Justice Department is threatened?
The Department of Justice is essentially whatever the president wants it to be right now.
On the Sunday story from Up First,
a look at the changing leadership of the DOJ and how it impacts the rule of law in America.
Listen to the Sunday story from the Up First podcast.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm.
A shooting in midtown Manhattan has left five people dead and one person in critical condition.
As NPR's Sarah Ventry reports, a New York City police officer and the gunman are among the dead.
The shooter has been identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamora,
a Las Vegas man who entered New York City on Monday afternoon.
According to the NYPD,
Tamora's vehicle contained a loaded revolver, ammunition and prescription medication.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams called the shooting a, quote, senseless act.
Gun violence has scarred so many neighbors and ripped apart too many families across this entire country.
And we will continue the fight to do all we can to protect our city.
Authorities say that Chamorra's motives,
including why he chose the building on 52nd Street and Park Avenue, are still unclear.
That building houses the offices of the private equity firm Blackstone, as well as the NFL.
Sarah Ventry, NPR News, New York.
International criticism of Israel is growing as conditions in Gaza become even more dire after nearly 22 months of war.