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are assembled in either Canada or Mexico. Where it's believed the tariffs would be a bit narrower than initially envisioned, covering finished vehicles coming into the country, but not automotive parts. The White House continues to downplay reports a journalist was included in a group chat of top officials discussing U.S. military plans. And B.R.
are assembled in either Canada or Mexico. Where it's believed the tariffs would be a bit narrower than initially envisioned, covering finished vehicles coming into the country, but not automotive parts. The White House continues to downplay reports a journalist was included in a group chat of top officials discussing U.S. military plans. And B.R.
Franco-Ordonez reports criticism is increasing after the full exchange of tax was released today.
Franco-Ordonez reports criticism is increasing after the full exchange of tax was released today.
Gun control groups are celebrating a Supreme Court ruling today upholding Biden-era restrictions on guns made from kits. As NPR's Martin Coste explains, there's a chance the Trump administration might try to lift those restrictions.
Gun control groups are celebrating a Supreme Court ruling today upholding Biden-era restrictions on guns made from kits. As NPR's Martin Coste explains, there's a chance the Trump administration might try to lift those restrictions.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says President Trump's trade war is hurting not only other countries, but also the U.S. Carney noting U.S. consumer confidence has reached a multi-year low. He also noted the strain on U.S.-Canada relations, which he says have hit a low point.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says President Trump's trade war is hurting not only other countries, but also the U.S. Carney noting U.S. consumer confidence has reached a multi-year low. He also noted the strain on U.S.-Canada relations, which he says have hit a low point.
Carney made his comments near the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest U.S.-Canadian border crossing, which handles roughly a quarter of all trade between the two countries. Declines in some tech heavyweights and help pull U.S. stock market indexes lower, along with concern about Trump tariffs. The Dow is down 132 points. This is NPR.
Carney made his comments near the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest U.S.-Canadian border crossing, which handles roughly a quarter of all trade between the two countries. Declines in some tech heavyweights and help pull U.S. stock market indexes lower, along with concern about Trump tariffs. The Dow is down 132 points. This is NPR.
After hearing arguments this morning, it's looking like the Supreme Court may be inclined to preserve the roughly $8 billion the government spends annually to subsidize Internet and phone service in schools, libraries, and rural areas. Justices heard nearly three hours of arguments today as they reviewed a ruling that struck down as unconstitutional the Universal Service Fund.
After hearing arguments this morning, it's looking like the Supreme Court may be inclined to preserve the roughly $8 billion the government spends annually to subsidize Internet and phone service in schools, libraries, and rural areas. Justices heard nearly three hours of arguments today as they reviewed a ruling that struck down as unconstitutional the Universal Service Fund.
That tax has been tacked on to consumer phone bills for nearly 30 years. Both liberal and conservative justices expressed concerns about eliminating the funding. Maryland state officials gathered in Baltimore today to remember the six lives lost in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge a year ago. That was after a massive container ship hit it.
That tax has been tacked on to consumer phone bills for nearly 30 years. Both liberal and conservative justices expressed concerns about eliminating the funding. Maryland state officials gathered in Baltimore today to remember the six lives lost in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge a year ago. That was after a massive container ship hit it.
One boy, Kamau, from member station WYPR, attended the commemoration.
One boy, Kamau, from member station WYPR, attended the commemoration.
The six victims of the Key Bridge collapse, they should be here right now.
The six victims of the Key Bridge collapse, they should be here right now.
Crude oil futures prices move higher today amid new government numbers showing inventories fell last week. Oil rose 65 cents a barrel, settled at 69.65 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.
Crude oil futures prices move higher today amid new government numbers showing inventories fell last week. Oil rose 65 cents a barrel, settled at 69.65 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.