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In the U.S., national security news can feel far away from daily life. Distant wars, murky conflicts, diplomacy behind closed doors. On our new show, Sources and Methods. NPR reporters on the ground bring you stories of real people helping you understand why distant events matter here at home. Listen to sources and methods on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shay 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.istic 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. 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. broker plan to end the war in Gaza.

President Trump says he expects Israeli hostages to be freed on Monday or Tuesday. And 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 Whitkoff 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 discrack recorded by Kendrick Lamar. U.S. District Court judge, Jeanette Vargas, says Lamar's discracks 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. It follows other right-wing pushback against the National Football League's choice of headliner for this year's show. Bad Bunny, who is an American from Puerto Rico, mainly sings in Spanish, but speaks and performs in English as well. 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. The three-time Grammy winner is seen as one of the most popular musicians in the U.S. and around the world. Elena Moore and P.R. News. Hundreds of protesters clashed with police of Madagascar's Capitol Thursday following days of demonstrations.

The protests were initially sparked by cuts to water and power services, but have been expanded to include allegations of corruption and nepotism. A repalling itself, Gen Z Madagascar is leading the protests, with the United Nations estimate as resulted in 22 deaths and dozens of injuries. Madagascar is an island off the east coast of Africa. This is NPR News.