World Apr 03 Markets plunge in wake of Trump’s new tariffs and fears of global trade war U.S. markets plunged in the wake of President Trump's announcement of new tariffs. Many stocks had their worst single day since the start of the pandemic in 2020. Leaders around the world denounced the tariffs and experts warned the president's…
Science Mar 31 Scientists sound alarm on Trump administration’s dismantling of research funding The Trump administration is waging a ‘wholesale assault on U.S. science’ that threatens the country’s health, economic development, national security and scientific preeminence. That's according to an open letter published by nearly 2,000 doctors, scientists and researchers. William Brangham discussed…
Nation Mar 27 How automakers are navigating Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles and parts Foreign leaders in Europe, Canada and Asia sharply criticized President Trump’s announcement of 25 percent tariffs on imported cars and car parts. Nearly half of all passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. last year were assembled outside the country and…
Nation Mar 25 Trump nominee to lead Social Security Administration faces questions about potential cuts President Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration faced tough questions on Capitol Hill about the future of the agency. Elon Musk and his team from DOGE had already started cutting staff and making other changes before a federal…
Politics Mar 21 Associates at prominent law firms urge their employers to withstand pressure from Trump President Trump rescinded an executive order targeting a prominent law firm after it agreed to drop DEI policies and provide $40 million in pro bono work for Trump-aligned causes. It’s the latest in a series of actions Trump has taken…
Arts Mar 21 Musicians push back on dwindling payments from streaming services Nearly every song ever recorded is available for about $12 a month, or free if you don’t mind the ads. But while the streaming giant Spotify has conquered the music industry, many of the artists responsible for the music on…
Education Mar 20 Advocates share differing perspectives on push to dismantle Education Department To help understand the implications of President Trump’s order to dismantle the Education Department, Geoff Bennett has perspectives from Rick Hess, the director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, and Catherine Lhamon, a former assistant secretary for…
Nation Mar 13 Trump’s EPA announces aggressive rollback of environmental protections The Environmental Protection Agency announced what it called the ‘biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history.’ Administrator Lee Zeldin’s proposals include a call to upend the basis for the EPA's climate change actions and impact rules on emissions limits, wastewater regulations…
Economy Mar 06 As Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada, businesses brace for repercussions President Trump has temporarily suspended new tariffs on most goods coming into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada, two days after he set them into motion. The delay gives both countries a one-month reprieve. But the beginnings of what seems…
Nation Feb 28 The scientific impact of Trump’s cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service Hundreds of staff have been laid off at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That includes employees of the National Weather Service, the agency responsible for forecasts and severe weather alerts across the country, providing crucial data for scientists and…