Scott Horsley

Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long is President Trump's pick to lead the IRS. It's a tumultuous time at the tax service. The agency's cut thousands of workers this spring, and more layoffs are expected now that tax filing season is behind us.

Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long is President Trump's pick to lead the IRS. It's a tumultuous time at the tax service. The agency's cut thousands of workers this spring, and more layoffs are expected now that tax filing season is behind us.

Long faced questions about protecting the privacy of taxpayers' information and Trump's threat to strip universities like Harvard of their tax-exempt status. The nominee is not an expert on the tax system. Before serving in Congress, Long worked as an auctioneer.

Long faced questions about protecting the privacy of taxpayers' information and Trump's threat to strip universities like Harvard of their tax-exempt status. The nominee is not an expert on the tax system. Before serving in Congress, Long worked as an auctioneer.

Long was also quizzed about his work promoting tax credits that have been dogged by accusations of fraud. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.

Long was also quizzed about his work promoting tax credits that have been dogged by accusations of fraud. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.

Treasury Secretary Scott Besson is in direct talks with the Walmart CEO. He tells CNN consumers could see price hikes.

Treasury Secretary Scott Besson is in direct talks with the Walmart CEO. He tells CNN consumers could see price hikes.

The Treasury Secretary also defended the whiplash of the on-again and off-again reciprocal tariffs. Besson called it strategic uncertainty. He also threatened that the Trump administration will bring back high reciprocal tariffs if certain countries don't come to the table.

The Treasury Secretary also defended the whiplash of the on-again and off-again reciprocal tariffs. Besson called it strategic uncertainty. He also threatened that the Trump administration will bring back high reciprocal tariffs if certain countries don't come to the table.

Vessen said this goes for 18 important trading partners, but he did not say which ones or how quickly these tariffs would return. Luke Garrett, NPR News, Washington.

Vessen said this goes for 18 important trading partners, but he did not say which ones or how quickly these tariffs would return. Luke Garrett, NPR News, Washington.

An agreement on a 90-day pause and substantially... move down the tariff levels. Both sides on the reciprocal tariffs will move their tariffs down 115%.

An agreement on a 90-day pause and substantially... move down the tariff levels. Both sides on the reciprocal tariffs will move their tariffs down 115%.

When we eat refined carbohydrates, we tend to digest them quickly, causing spikes in our blood sugar. Over time, those spikes aren't good for our health. But nutritionist Mindy Patterson at Texas Women's University says there's a way to slow down the digestion of rice and pasta. If you put it in the refrigerator and cool it down... It contributes less sugar that can go to the blood.

When we eat refined carbohydrates, we tend to digest them quickly, causing spikes in our blood sugar. Over time, those spikes aren't good for our health. But nutritionist Mindy Patterson at Texas Women's University says there's a way to slow down the digestion of rice and pasta. If you put it in the refrigerator and cool it down... It contributes less sugar that can go to the blood.

When you chill the rice or pasta for six to eight hours, it creates what's called resistant starch. Studies have shown it can help reduce inflammation, improve gut health, and better manage your blood sugar. The trick also works with whole grains, beans, and lentils, making those foods even healthier.

When you chill the rice or pasta for six to eight hours, it creates what's called resistant starch. Studies have shown it can help reduce inflammation, improve gut health, and better manage your blood sugar. The trick also works with whole grains, beans, and lentils, making those foods even healthier.

I'm happy to report that we've made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks.

I'm happy to report that we've made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks.