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Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes - 2025-04-03T23:08:56-04:00
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help.

19 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional - 2025-04-03T18:30:58-04:00
The lawsuit is the fourth legal challenge against Trump's executive order on voting. The attorneys general argue the order is "an unconstitutional attempt to seize control of elections."

Trump takes aim at trade deficits. Are they actually bad? - 2025-04-03T18:08:53-04:00
Whatever you think of President Trump's tariffs, there's one point you have to concede: his interest in them is not a passing whim.

He noted that on Wednesday, in the Rose Garden, when he was announcing the latest, massive round of tariffs. "I've been talking about this for 40 years," he said.

The use of tariffs are a core belief for Donald Trump. Trade deficits are bad, other countries take advantage of the U.S. and tariffs are the way to fix this.

Since the Rose Garden announcement, markets have plunged, other countries have promised to retaliate, and members of his own party have spoken out against the tariffs.

Trump's tariff plan is designed to eliminate U.S. trade deficits. Are trade deficits actually bad?

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Russia escapes Trump Tariffs, as envoy pushes deals with Washington - 2025-04-03T18:02:37-04:00
A visit by a senior Kremlin envoy to the White House this week may help explain why Russia is not on President Trump's tariffs list - and determine for just how long Russia can stay off the list.

Judge considers 'contempt' after Trump officials stonewall ruling on migrant removal flights - 2025-04-03T17:33:38-04:00
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg Thursday pushed, once again, the Justice Department to explain its use of the Alien Enemies Act and provide key details and the timeline of the flights.

On top of layoffs, HHS ordered to cut 35% of spending on contracts - 2025-04-03T17:19:19-04:00
Federal health agencies have to slash their spending on contracts by more than a third, on top of the 10,000-person staffing cuts which started this week.

Global Reaction to the U.S. Tariff War - 2025-04-03T16:28:05-04:00
The world is reacting to President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on nearly every country on the planet. The move is meant to re-shape the global trading order and some countries are being hit harder than others. NPR correspondents around the world are hearing anger, dismay, threats of retaliation and bewilderment.

R.E.M.'s hometown of Athens, Ga., still welcomes fans 45 years after the band started there - 2025-04-03T15:55:52-04:00
R.E.M. played its first concert there in 1980 and still draws fans to its hometown. A visit to Athens can be like a pilgrimage of the band's music.

A Pentagon inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal - 2025-04-03T15:33:01-04:00
The announcement comes after lawmakers voiced concern about whether top national security officials discussed classified information on Signal about a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Death toll rises as devastating spring storms batter the South and Midwest - 2025-04-03T15:30:07-04:00
At least six people have died amid severe storms that are predicted to impact large areas of the United States through the weekend.