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Why did President Trump visit the Federal Reserve and clash with Jerome Powell?

Shea Stephens 0:02

Live from MPR News in Washington, I'm Shay Stevens. President Trump sparred with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Thursday during a visit to the central bank. As NPR's Raphael Nam reports Trump was there to inspect a renovation project that he's criticized. It was already an unusual.

Rafael Nam 0:20

Visit. Presidents don't normally visit the Fed, which strongly protects its independence. But Trump has been very critical of the Fed, saying it's being too slow to cut interest rates. And then Trump tussled with Powell about the final cost of the Fed's renovations, which are projected to hit two point five billion dollars. We're taking a look and uh

How are malnutrition and medical shortages affecting children in Gaza?

Rafael Nam 0:42

It looks like it's about three point one billion. It went up a little bit. Or a lot. Powell shook his head in disagreement. I haven't heard that from anybody just said. Powell took a look at the paper and pointed out that President Trump was citing a number that included a building built five years ago. After that, Trump was more conciliatory, avoiding repeating his attacks against Powell as they walked away. Rafael Num, NPR News.

Shea Stephens 1:06

Healthcare workers and aid groups say that dozens of Gazans have died in recent weeks because of causes related to malnutrition.

What prompted Ukrainian President Zelensky to protect anti‑corruption agencies?

Shea Stephens 1:13

And the Gaza Health Ministry says five no malnourished children died over four days last week alone. Because of a lack of medicine. Dr. Ahmad Al Farah directs pediatric and maternity care at the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunus.

Unknown 1:29

The situation in Gaza nowadays is uh very, very critical and uh nowadays uh we can see a lot of people they are falling in the streets, they are complaining from fatigue.

Shea Stephens 1:46

Alpharasa's trucks carry medical supplies have been trapped at the border for months. The UNN humanitarian office says roughly nine percent of the more than fifty-six thousand children recently screened in Gaza are suffering from acute malnourishment. Ukrainian president Voldy Myr Zelensky has reversed an effort to place his country's anti-corruption watchdogs under his authority. As NPR's Hannah Palomarenko reports from Kyiv.

How will the $8 billion Paramount‑Skydance merger impact the media landscape?

Shea Stephens 2:13

The heads of an anti-corruption агенції are supporting the legislation.

Hanna Palomarenko 2:18

Ukrainians called on the president to repeal a controversial law that he had signed. Later, Zelensky announced that he had submitted his own bill to Parliament that would guarantee the independence of anti-corruption agencies. Representatives of these agencies also participated in the drafting of the bill. After the text was published on the Parliament's website, the anti-corruption agency Now the parliament is to consider the bill at its next meeting. Ukrainians on social media are calling for continued protests if the session does not take place soon. Ганна Поломаренко, Енпіар Нюз, Київ, десиз Енпіар.

Shea Stephens 3:02

The Federal Communications Commission has approved the eight billion dollar merger of Paramount Global and Sky Dance.

What are the consequences of Trump’s cuts to the National Park Service at Glacier?

Shea Stephens 3:08

In voting for the merger, FCC Chair Brendan Carr cited Skydance's promise to make significant changes to CBS. The move comes a day after Paramount, which owned CBS, announced it was canceling the late show with Steve Colbert next spring. Paramount has also agreed to pay $16 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by President Trump. Over a sixty minutes interview aired in twenty twenty four. The Trump administration's cuts to the National Park Service spawn fears of widespread problems for millions of visitors this summer. And PRS Kirk Sigler reports on how things are going at Glacier National Park in Montana.

Kirk Sigler 3:46

Glacier's permanent staff has been cut by twenty-five percent through firings, buyouts, and President Trump's hiring freeze on all federal agencies. These cuts are real, but many visitors like Nathan Boggs from Minnesota say they aren't seeing any effects or disruptions. Traffic on the going to the Sun Road is its usual busy and bathrooms and campgrounds are clean.

How are global markets reacting to the latest U.S. and Asia‑Pacific trading data?

Kirk Sigler 4:06

Everything just seems really well taken care of for us. But many former Park Service employees and watchdog groups say that's by design. Parks like this did end up rehiring some staff and hiring more seasonal rangers so things look normal.