A court in Guatemala has sentenced a prominent journalist to 6 years in jail Human rights groups have called the trial of journalist José Rubén Zamora a politically motivated sham after his newspaper uncovered corruption in the Central American country. Read more on NPR

UPS workers facing extreme heat win a deal to get air conditioning in new trucks The agreement with the Teamsters comes after complaints from labor leaders, workers and their families that the company has not done enough to protect drivers from scorching temperatures on the job. Read more on NPR

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre violated the Hatch Act, watchdog says The White House press secretary receives a warning, as a federal agency finds that the White House Counsel’s Office “did not at the time believe that Ms. Jean‐Pierre’s remarks were prohibited.” Read more on NPR

Here are the legal next steps in the Trump documents case Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to the 37 counts against him. While special counsel Jack Smith wants a speedy trial, Trump’s lawyers could file motions that would delay it. Read more on NPR

Attorney General Garland defends special counsel’s integrity in Trump indictment In the face of allegations of bias, Attorney General Merrick Garland called Jack Smith a “veteran career prosecutor” with a “commitment to integrity and the rule of law.” Read more on NPR

Taking a Breather: Fed holds interest rates steady in patient battle against inflation After 10 straight rate hikes, The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but hinted that additional rate hikes are possible if inflation remains stubbornly high. Read more on NPR

The U.S. Army renames a base in honor of Sgt. William Henry Johnson, a Black WWI hero Louisiana’s Fort Polk became Fort Johnson, the latest Army base to replace its Confederate name. It now honors a soldier who earned a Medal of Honor a century after the night that made him a hero. Read more…

‘It’s gonna be a hot labor summer’ — unionized workers show up for striking writers Film and TV writers on strike may soon be joined by actors currently negotiating their contract. As the writers strike enters its seventh week, unions beyond Hollywood are joining the movement. Read more on NPR