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President Trump, meanwhile, is acknowledging all his tough talk on tariffs and possible implementation could cause some pain for average Americans. Tariffs could spark inflation, according to economists, that would essentially violate a promise Trump made to voters when he promised to bring down inflation.

President Trump, meanwhile, is acknowledging all his tough talk on tariffs and possible implementation could cause some pain for average Americans. Tariffs could spark inflation, according to economists, that would essentially violate a promise Trump made to voters when he promised to bring down inflation.

Billionaire Elon Musk, under the auspices of the non-government entity Doge, continues to move to consolidate control over large swaths of the federal government. The world's wealthiest man working on behalf of President Trump, shutting down the U.S. Agency for International Development, was created by Congress to provide international aid.

Billionaire Elon Musk, under the auspices of the non-government entity Doge, continues to move to consolidate control over large swaths of the federal government. The world's wealthiest man working on behalf of President Trump, shutting down the U.S. Agency for International Development, was created by Congress to provide international aid.

Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin was among those at a protest in Washington, D.C., against the administration's actions.

Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin was among those at a protest in Washington, D.C., against the administration's actions.

Trump administration has placed two top security officials at USAID on leave after they refused to turn over classified material. The White House maintains Musk is working for Trump as, quote, a special government employee. Recent fires in L.A. County left thousands of farmworkers laboring in unhealthy air pollution. NPR's Nate Perez reports they have limited protections.

Trump administration has placed two top security officials at USAID on leave after they refused to turn over classified material. The White House maintains Musk is working for Trump as, quote, a special government employee. Recent fires in L.A. County left thousands of farmworkers laboring in unhealthy air pollution. NPR's Nate Perez reports they have limited protections.

And there are long-term effects. We know that it damages the heart. We know that it damages their lungs.

And there are long-term effects. We know that it damages the heart. We know that it damages their lungs.

This is NPR. One of the industry's loudest voices against efforts like climate change has been confirmed as the nation's energy secretary. The Senate signing off on Chris Wright, head of Denver-based Liberty Energy, to lead the Department of Energy. Wright has said increased fossil fuel production can help lift people out of poverty.

This is NPR. One of the industry's loudest voices against efforts like climate change has been confirmed as the nation's energy secretary. The Senate signing off on Chris Wright, head of Denver-based Liberty Energy, to lead the Department of Energy. Wright has said increased fossil fuel production can help lift people out of poverty.

That's despite the ties between increased oil, natural gas and coal production and planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists say they've developed a device that uses pulses of electricity to treat rheumatoid arthritis. NPR's John Hamilton reports it could offer a way to reduce inflammation without drugs.

That's despite the ties between increased oil, natural gas and coal production and planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists say they've developed a device that uses pulses of electricity to treat rheumatoid arthritis. NPR's John Hamilton reports it could offer a way to reduce inflammation without drugs.

Dogs were lining up in San Francisco to get a shot to fight a highly contagious outbreak of parovirus, which is contagious and can be fatal in some animals. Dog vaccinations are being offered through the SPCA and animal control in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood. About 100 dogs were expected today and the SPCA says a second clinic will be added. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Dogs were lining up in San Francisco to get a shot to fight a highly contagious outbreak of parovirus, which is contagious and can be fatal in some animals. Dog vaccinations are being offered through the SPCA and animal control in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood. About 100 dogs were expected today and the SPCA says a second clinic will be added. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. President Donald Trump's agreeing to a 30-day delay on tariffs against Canada. They were said to take effect tomorrow. Emma Jacobs reports Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a statement after a phone call today with Trump.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. President Donald Trump's agreeing to a 30-day delay on tariffs against Canada. They were said to take effect tomorrow. Emma Jacobs reports Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a statement after a phone call today with Trump.

Elon Musk says he's spoken with President Donald Trump about the situation involving the international aid group USAID. Musk holds an unelected position and is an advisor to Trump overseeing Doge, an entity created by the administration to come up with ways to reduce government spending. NPR's Shannon Bond has more on both Musk and the group he now oversees.

Elon Musk says he's spoken with President Donald Trump about the situation involving the international aid group USAID. Musk holds an unelected position and is an advisor to Trump overseeing Doge, an entity created by the administration to come up with ways to reduce government spending. NPR's Shannon Bond has more on both Musk and the group he now oversees.