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The Nasdaq was up 150 points. This is NPR. Layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services are now underway. The Trump administration says the layoffs of about 10,000 workers, many at the National Institutes of Health and the FDA, will save upwards of $1.8 billion annually. That is still just a fraction of the agency's $1.7 trillion budget.

The Nasdaq was up 150 points. This is NPR. Layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services are now underway. The Trump administration says the layoffs of about 10,000 workers, many at the National Institutes of Health and the FDA, will save upwards of $1.8 billion annually. That is still just a fraction of the agency's $1.7 trillion budget.

Notices for employees began arriving early this morning. The dismissals include researchers, scientists, doctors, support staff, and senior leaders. Nearly 30 years ago, listeners around the world fell in love with the Buena Vista Social Club. The band featured Cuban musicians in their 70s and 80s playing old classics. Now, their story is being told on Broadway.

Notices for employees began arriving early this morning. The dismissals include researchers, scientists, doctors, support staff, and senior leaders. Nearly 30 years ago, listeners around the world fell in love with the Buena Vista Social Club. The band featured Cuban musicians in their 70s and 80s playing old classics. Now, their story is being told on Broadway.

It's from NPR's Isabella Gomez Sarmiento.

It's from NPR's Isabella Gomez Sarmiento.

Critical futures prices as lower today oiled down 28 cents a barrel to settle at 71.20 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Critical futures prices as lower today oiled down 28 cents a barrel to settle at 71.20 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. President Trump is set to announce a new round of tariffs tomorrow, even as the European Union and others are bracing for the fallout. NPR's Tamara Keith reports the White House is holding the details close.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. President Trump is set to announce a new round of tariffs tomorrow, even as the European Union and others are bracing for the fallout. NPR's Tamara Keith reports the White House is holding the details close.

It's not technically a filibuster because it's not aimed at a particular piece of legislation. However, New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker is now at the 23-hour mark in his marathon speech on the Senate floor.

It's not technically a filibuster because it's not aimed at a particular piece of legislation. However, New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker is now at the 23-hour mark in his marathon speech on the Senate floor.

Booker's been railing against the Trump administration for souring global relations, cuts to Social Security offices, and worries the Trump administration appears to be set to cut the social safety net many Americans rely on.

Booker's been railing against the Trump administration for souring global relations, cuts to Social Security offices, and worries the Trump administration appears to be set to cut the social safety net many Americans rely on.

Booker began his speech last night saying he'll hold the floor for as long as he's physically able. Booker's been getting help from his Democratic colleagues who have given him breaks by asking questions. Attorney General Pam Bondi is directing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione. He's the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Booker began his speech last night saying he'll hold the floor for as long as he's physically able. Booker's been getting help from his Democratic colleagues who have given him breaks by asking questions. Attorney General Pam Bondi is directing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione. He's the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Thompson was gunned down outside a New York City hotel in December. Here's NPR's Ryan Lucas.

Thompson was gunned down outside a New York City hotel in December. Here's NPR's Ryan Lucas.

Stocks closed mixed today ahead of the Trump tariff announcements. The Dow dropped 11 points. The Nasdaq was up 150 points. You're listening to NPR News. The individual in charge of regulating tobacco at the Food and Drug Administration is out.

Stocks closed mixed today ahead of the Trump tariff announcements. The Dow dropped 11 points. The Nasdaq was up 150 points. You're listening to NPR News. The individual in charge of regulating tobacco at the Food and Drug Administration is out.