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consumers and the possible inflationary effects of proposed Trump administration tariffs against major U.S. trading partners. The tech sector and cryptocurrencies also took a hit in some cases today. Blue chips did close higher, though, up 159 points to 43,621. The Nasdaq dropped 260 points to 19,026 today. The Standard & Poor's 500 was up 28 points to end the session at 5,955.

consumers and the possible inflationary effects of proposed Trump administration tariffs against major U.S. trading partners. The tech sector and cryptocurrencies also took a hit in some cases today. Blue chips did close higher, though, up 159 points to 43,621. The Nasdaq dropped 260 points to 19,026 today. The Standard & Poor's 500 was up 28 points to end the session at 5,955.

You're listening to NPR News in Washington. The Trump administration is launching an investigation into whether to impose tariffs on copper imports for national security reasons. That's according to a White House official speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity. President Trump signed an executive action today mandating the probe.

You're listening to NPR News in Washington. The Trump administration is launching an investigation into whether to impose tariffs on copper imports for national security reasons. That's according to a White House official speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity. President Trump signed an executive action today mandating the probe.

The official said China's been flooding world markets with subsidized copper and the U.S. has boosted imports and fallen behind in smelting and refining capacity despite having considerable reserves in Alaska and Arizona. China is not among the world's top copper exporters. It's not clear how quickly the investigation might happen.

The official said China's been flooding world markets with subsidized copper and the U.S. has boosted imports and fallen behind in smelting and refining capacity despite having considerable reserves in Alaska and Arizona. China is not among the world's top copper exporters. It's not clear how quickly the investigation might happen.

Riannan is the latest artist to cancel a performance at the Kennedy Center. As NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports, the Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning musician announced she's moving her show to another venue in Washington.

Riannan is the latest artist to cancel a performance at the Kennedy Center. As NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports, the Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning musician announced she's moving her show to another venue in Washington.

Concerns about the effects of proposed Trump administration tariffs, given the global nature of oil prices, further roiled commodities today. Oil fell by 2.5%. You're listening to NPR.

Concerns about the effects of proposed Trump administration tariffs, given the global nature of oil prices, further roiled commodities today. Oil fell by 2.5%. You're listening to NPR.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. A federal judge in Seattle is blocking President Trump's efforts to suspend the U.S. refugee program. As NPR's Sergio Martinez-Boltron reports, Trump indefinitely paused the refugee admissions on his first day in office.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. A federal judge in Seattle is blocking President Trump's efforts to suspend the U.S. refugee program. As NPR's Sergio Martinez-Boltron reports, Trump indefinitely paused the refugee admissions on his first day in office.

A group of civil service employees involved with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency now say they are resigning rather than use their expertise to, quote, dismantle critical public services.

A group of civil service employees involved with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency now say they are resigning rather than use their expertise to, quote, dismantle critical public services.

Staffers in a joint resignation letter saying they swore to serve the American people and uphold their oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations would say that is no longer possible. Staffers worked for what was known as the United States Digital Service. Moss says those individuals would have been fired had they not resigned and called it, quote, fake news.

Staffers in a joint resignation letter saying they swore to serve the American people and uphold their oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations would say that is no longer possible. Staffers worked for what was known as the United States Digital Service. Moss says those individuals would have been fired had they not resigned and called it, quote, fake news.

People could start paying even more for groceries if President Trump's tariffs take effect. NPR's Windsor Johnston reports the U.S. is planning to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports coming from Canada and Mexico as early as next month.

People could start paying even more for groceries if President Trump's tariffs take effect. NPR's Windsor Johnston reports the U.S. is planning to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports coming from Canada and Mexico as early as next month.

Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, took a tumble today, erasing at least some of their gains since the Trump administration took office. The decline coming as new numbers show fading consumer confidence and worries from the small business sector about the future of the U.S. economy. Bitcoin fell below $90,000 today, down from about $106,000 when Trump was inaugurated.

Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, took a tumble today, erasing at least some of their gains since the Trump administration took office. The decline coming as new numbers show fading consumer confidence and worries from the small business sector about the future of the U.S. economy. Bitcoin fell below $90,000 today, down from about $106,000 when Trump was inaugurated.