Windsor Johnston

Carrie Conn, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro.

The Federal Communications Commission is urging broadcasters to air more patriotic programming ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the effort, called the Pledge America campaign, is meant to align with a federal task force overseeing the celebrations.

He encouraged stations to highlight the nation's history and achievements,

The FCC says participation is voluntary.

I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.

A powerful nor'easter is forecast to slam parts of the East Coast from the Mid-Atlantic into New England.

Tens of millions of people are under blizzard warnings at this hour, with heavy snow and strong winds expected to intensify tonight.

National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Jackson says conditions will worsen throughout the day.

Several governors have declared states of emergency.

Utility companies are bracing for widespread power outages as winds increase.

The storm is also disrupting air travel with thousands of flights canceled nationwide.

Weather isn't the only challenge facing air travelers today.

The Department of Homeland Security says it's temporarily suspending TSA pre-check and a global entry.

NPR's Matt Bloom reports the programs are being halted as the partial government shutdown enters its second week.

President Trump is moving ahead with tariffs despite a major legal setback from the U.S.

Supreme Court on Friday.

Trump announced plans to raise the new tariff on global imports to 15 percent on Saturday.

That's up from the 10 percent rate he unveiled shortly after the court ruled that he had exceeded his authority under the trade law he used to impose them.