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Jonathan Gross left the Department of Justice earlier this year and has become an outspoken critic of the department's leadership. This month, Gross gave an extensive in-studio interview to Brandon Straka, a conservative influencer and former Jan. 6 riot defendant, and appeared visibly frustrated with the direction of the department under Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general.

Ex-DOJ official goes public with blistering criticism of his former bosses

Until recently, Jonathan Gross was a Trump political appointee at the Department of Justice and worked on its "Weaponization Working Group." He has now become a vocal critic of the department.

The 2019 Hollywood Diversity Report from UCLA further supports previous findings that increasingly diverse audiences seek diverse television and movie content.

Hollywood Diversity Report Finds Progress, But Much Left To Gain

The annual UCLA study tallies box office numbers and ratings alongside diversity both on and off screen. Today's "increasingly diverse audiences prefer diverse film and television content," it finds.

John Wall is shown on Dec. 13, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia prior to tip-off at an NBA game.

NBA star John Wall says emotional and physical hardships led him to consider suicide

John Wall has spent more than a decade in NBA and has been named an All-Star. But he says a series of injuries and personal hardships took a toll on his mental state.

Best in Show winner Rufus, a bull terrier, is taken through his paces in competiton during the 130th Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 14.

Bull Terrier Takes Best in Show at Westminster

A bull terrier named Rocky Top's Sundance Kid (aka "Rufus") takes top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Dog Show in New York. David Frei, director of communications at the Westminster Kennel Club, and Kathy Kirk, Rufus' handler, talk to Robert Siegel about this year's Super Bowl of dog shows.

Kash Patel, facing questions about his independence, says FBI reform is his focus

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to run the FBI, answered questions Thursday in a public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Administrator Brock Long of FEMA (center) speaks during a firehouse briefing on Hurricane Harvey in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Tuesday.

New, Respected FEMA Chief Faces First Major Challenge With Hurricane Harvey

Brock Long, while new to Washington, is well-regarded in the esoteric field of emergency management. "He's absolutely the top of the top," homeland security adviser Tom Bossert said on Friday.

A traditional Hmong sport is putting down roots in the U.S.

Tuj Lub is a traditional Hmong sport that is putting down roots in the U.S. It's played with long poles and spinning tops.

The Mandela Playlist: A Life And Legacy, Told In Music

It's worth pausing to consider not only the legacy and achievements of former South African president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, but also the rich musical associations of his life.

In a pre-trial brief released on Tuesday, House impeachment managers argue former President Donald Trump whipped a crowd of supporters into a "frenzy" on Jan. 6 and incited the ensuing riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Impeachment Managers Argue Trump Is 'Singularly Responsible' For Capitol Attack

In a separate filing due ahead of next week's trial, former President Donald Trump's defense team calls the impeachment effort unconstitutional and denies he incited the crowd on Jan. 6.

NYPD Officer Tasked With Investigating The Rap And Hip-Hop Community

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was recently arrested on racketeering and firearm charges. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Derrick Parker, a former NYPD detective.

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