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The suit contends the order is unlawful, exceeding Trump's authority as president, and violates constitutional protections of free speech because he's made it clear he does not like PBS's news coverage and programming. NPR and three of its member stations filed a lawsuit of their own earlier this week.

The suit contends the order is unlawful, exceeding Trump's authority as president, and violates constitutional protections of free speech because he's made it clear he does not like PBS's news coverage and programming. NPR and three of its member stations filed a lawsuit of their own earlier this week.

France will ban smoking on beaches, in public gardens and near schools beginning July 1st as part of an effort to protect young people and limit the influence of smokers on them. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports it's part of a plan to widen the space for denormalizing tobacco use.

France will ban smoking on beaches, in public gardens and near schools beginning July 1st as part of an effort to protect young people and limit the influence of smokers on them. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports it's part of a plan to widen the space for denormalizing tobacco use.

Oil fell 15 cents a barrel to 60.79 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Oil fell 15 cents a barrel to 60.79 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

A dozen states and five businesses challenged the president's authority to unilaterally levy those taxes. And last night, A specialized trade court handed those challengers a decisive victory. The unanimous three-judge panel ruled that under the Constitution, it's Congress that has exclusive power to regulate trade and impose tariffs.

A dozen states and five businesses challenged the president's authority to unilaterally levy those taxes. And last night, A specialized trade court handed those challengers a decisive victory. The unanimous three-judge panel ruled that under the Constitution, it's Congress that has exclusive power to regulate trade and impose tariffs.

A new survey from the Nonprofit Conference Board shows a 14% jump in the group's confidence index. Survey respondents are feeling better about both the current economic situation and prospects for the future. About half the survey responses came in after the U.S. and China agreed to a temporary truce in their trade war.

A new survey from the Nonprofit Conference Board shows a 14% jump in the group's confidence index. Survey respondents are feeling better about both the current economic situation and prospects for the future. About half the survey responses came in after the U.S. and China agreed to a temporary truce in their trade war.

That also gave a boost to the stock market, which contributed to the stronger confidence numbers. People are still jittery that the president's tariffs will lead to higher prices, although some spoke favorably about cheaper gasoline. Survey respondents are also nervous about the job market, despite the low unemployment rate. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.

That also gave a boost to the stock market, which contributed to the stronger confidence numbers. People are still jittery that the president's tariffs will lead to higher prices, although some spoke favorably about cheaper gasoline. Survey respondents are also nervous about the job market, despite the low unemployment rate. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.

Up until now, smartphones have been largely spared from the president's trade war, so a 25% tax would be a big escalation if it actually happened, but probably not big enough to actually move iPhone manufacturing into the U.S.

Up until now, smartphones have been largely spared from the president's trade war, so a 25% tax would be a big escalation if it actually happened, but probably not big enough to actually move iPhone manufacturing into the U.S.

One analyst estimated that if Apple even tried to build iPhones here in this country, they would cost around $3,500, which is a lot more than the imported version, even with a 25% tariff.

One analyst estimated that if Apple even tried to build iPhones here in this country, they would cost around $3,500, which is a lot more than the imported version, even with a 25% tariff.

Companies tied to President Trump own about 80% of his meme coins. But on the guest list for this dinner are the next 220 top investors. An elite group at the very top will also get a private tour of the White House conducted by the president himself. Norm Eisen was an ethics advisor to President Barack Obama.

Companies tied to President Trump own about 80% of his meme coins. But on the guest list for this dinner are the next 220 top investors. An elite group at the very top will also get a private tour of the White House conducted by the president himself. Norm Eisen was an ethics advisor to President Barack Obama.

The White House says the president is working to secure good deals for all Americans, not for himself. Scott Newman, NPR News, Washington. Stocks close on a mixed note today.

The White House says the president is working to secure good deals for all Americans, not for himself. Scott Newman, NPR News, Washington. Stocks close on a mixed note today.