The New York Times Narrated

Seven Chaotic Months in the Life of a New Federal Judge

Episode Summary

Amir Ali joined the D.C. Federal District Court just weeks before Trump took office. It’s been tumultuous ever since. To read the full story, please visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/magazine/federal-judge-amir-ali-trump-usaid.html By Emily Bazelon & Mattathias Schwartz Read by Kirsten Potter Narration produced by Tanya Pérez Engineered by Lance Neal

Episode Notes

Amir Ali joined the D.C. Federal District Court just weeks before Trump took office. It’s been tumultuous ever since.

To read the full story, please visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/magazine/federal-judge-amir-ali-trump-usaid.html

By Emily Bazelon & Mattathias Schwartz
Read by Kirsten Potter
Narration produced by Tanya Pérez
Engineered by Lance Neal