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Please contact us at plus@slate.com for help. Episode Notes Some of the nation’s biggest law firms have found themselves in Trump’s crosshairs and have pledged pro-bono legal service to maintain their security clearances and access to government buildings.

Others, however, are trying to fight back. Guest: Ankush Khardori, attorney and former federal prosecutor in the US Justice Department. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts.

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Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Ethan Oberman, and Rob Gunther. Donald Trump About the Show The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling.

It’s why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhelming, we’re here to help you answer: What next? Look for new episodes every weekday morning.

Host Rob Gunther is a senior producer of What Next, Slate’s daily news podcast. He has worked on news podcasts and radio at Slate, Business Insider, Apple News, and WNYC..