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U.S. Prepares Tariffs On Another $300 Billion Of Imported Chinese Goods
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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The U.S. Trade Representative published a list of Chinese goods that would be hit with new duties, from artists’ brushes to watches.
China Puts New Tariffs On $60 Billion Of U.S. Goods, Retaliating For Trump Action
By: Laurel Wamsley | Bill Chappell | NPR
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U.S. stock markets plunged on the news, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by up to 580 points in the first hour of trading Monday.
Farmers, Economists See More Economic Pain From Trump’s Increased Tariffs
By: Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Ohio Valley farmers say the latest tariff escalation between the Trump administration and China could continue to hurt their businesses, with many farmers already facing financial struggles. As Chinese officials visit… Read More
Trump Administration Invokes Executive Privilege Over Mueller Report
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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The assertion came as the House Judiciary Committee debated whether to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress.
Food Fight: Trump Administration Levels Tariffs On Mexican Tomatoes
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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Under pressure from Florida lawmakers, the Trump administration is taking steps to protect domestic tomato growers from Mexican competition.
Trump’s Threats To Raise Tariffs On China Send Markets Falling
By: Jim Zarroli | NPR
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China and the U.S. are scheduled to continue trade talks in Washington this week, but President Trump’s threat has blindsided Beijing, a trade analyst says.
New Trump Rule Protects Health Care Workers Who Refuse Care For Religious Reasons
By: Alison Kodjak | NPR
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The rule strengthens protections for health care providers who are unwilling to provide services like abortions. Critics say it could put women’s health in danger.
Trump Signs Executive Orders In Push To Make It Easier To Build Oil And Gas Pipelines
By: Cat Schuknecht | NPR
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President Trump issues two executive orders that could make it harder for states to block companies from building oil and gas pipeline projects.
Trump Backs Off Obamacare Replacement After Top GOP Leader Nixes The Idea
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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The president still promises “a great health care package” — but not until after the next election. His comments come after a phone call with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
It’s Not Just Avocados. Closing Mexico Border Would Hit U.S. Auto Plants Too
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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President Trump has threatened to close the U.S. border with Mexico in response to a large number of illegal crossings. A closure would likely hit a wide range of industries, from produce to autos.
Whistle Blower Says White House Overturned Denials Of 25 For Security Clearances
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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Over two dozen people, including two current senior officials received security clearances after their initial denials were overturned by other top officials.
3 Months Into New Criminal Justice Law, Success For Some And Snafus For Others
By: Ayesha Rascoe | NPR
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While some prisoners are benefiting from reduced sentences under the First Step Act, implementation of other aspects of the law has been hit with delays.
More Than 750,000 Could Lose Food Stamps Under Trump Administration Proposal
By: Pam Fessler | NPR
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The Trump administration has proposed changing food stamp rules to require able-bodied adults without children to work 20 hours or more a week or lose benefits.
Trump Backtracks on Call to Gut $300M Great Lakes Program
By: Associated Press
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump tried repeatedly to gut funding for a wide-ranging Great Lakes cleanup, only to be stymied by Congress. Suddenly, he did an about-face…. Read More
Trump’s National Emergency Stands As House Fails To Override Veto
By: Deirdre Walsh | NPR
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The vote means the administration can continue to spend billions of dollars to construct a Southwest border wall. The fight shifts to federal court, where several states sued to block the president.
Trump Administration Now Says Entire Affordable Care Act Should Be Repealed
By: Laurel Wamsley | NPR
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A letter from the Department of Justice announced the shift, in support of a district court judge’s ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The case will likely end up in the Supreme Court.
Pentagon Takes $1 Billion From Military Personnel Account To Build Border Fence
By: Bill Chappell I NPR
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The money nearly doubles the $1.3 billion Congress authorized for border wall funding — a move made possible after President Trump declared a national emergency.
President Trump Announces Halt To ‘Additional Sanctions’ On North Korea
By: Dalia Mortada | NPR
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The president said he was ordering the Treasury Department to withdraw added “large scale sanctions” against North Korea on the same day Pyongyang quit a liaison office with South Korea.
Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan Investigated Over Ties To Boeing
By: Mark Katkov | NPR
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Patrick Shanahan spent 30 years as a Boeing executive before joining the Defense Department as deputy secretary. The inspector general will examine whether Shanahan improperly promoted Boeing.
Congress Blocks Trump’s National Emergency Declaration To Build The Wall
By: Susan Davis | NPR
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The resolution sets up the likely first veto confrontation between Congress and the White House since President Trump took office.
Trump Administration Seeks To Close International Immigration Offices
By: Vanessa Romo | Joel Rose | NPR
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is in “preliminary discussions” to shutter 23 field offices around the world to save millions. Critics say it will exacerbate a processing bottleneck.
Adam Schiff: Evidence Available Already Shows That Trump Should Be Indicted
By: Tim Mak | NPR
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The chairman of the House intelligence committee says he supports House Speaker Pelosi’s high bar for impeachment but also argued there’s already a strong case against the president.
U.S. Hospitals And Insurers Might Be Forced To Reveal The True Prices They Negotiate
By: Alison Kodjak | NPR
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A little-noticed Trump administration proposal would require hospitals, doctors and insurers to post the true, negotiated price for a medical procedure or service, as opposed to the “list” price.
Trump Seeks More Border Wall Funding In New Budget
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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President Trump’s 2020 budget proposal, released on Monday, calls for $8.6 billion in new border wall funding, along with increased military spending and deep cuts to domestic programs.
White House And Ivanka Trump Propose New Spending On Child Care
By: Tamara Keith | NPR
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The president’s budget is expected to propose drastic cuts to government programs. But NPR has learned it will also call for increased spending on child care, something Ivanka Trump has championed.
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