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How Trump's trade war is impacting U.S. and global economies

7m 2s

For a closer look at how President Trump's tariffs are already impacting the U.S. and global economies, Amna Nawaz spoke with Mary Lovely, a senior fellow who studies tariffs at the nonpartisan Peterson Institute for International Economics.

Patriotism takes hold in Taiwan amid threat from China

6m 29s

Taiwan is strengthening its military and society to fend off aggression from mainland China. In recent years, the people in Taiwan have increasingly identified themselves as Taiwanese, not Chinese, in everything from food to sports. Nick Schifrin reports for our series Taiwan: Risk and Resistance.

Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s tariffs and market reaction

11m 2s

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's tariffs and reaction from the markets, whether claims of insider trading should be investigated, Trump using executive power to go after critics and the legal battle over the administration's immigration policies.

Former Navy SEAL on 'Warfare' and its depiction of combat

6m 9s

Ray Mendoza is a former Navy SEAL and wrote and co-directed the new film, "Warfare." It tells the true story of a mission Mendoza participated in when he and his team were ambushed while conducting a surveillance operation gone awry in Iraq. It's based entirely on the memory of those who lived through it. Geoff Bennett sat down with Mendoza for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Senegal struggles with climate despite promises of help

8m 37s

In 2009, a group of wealthy nations committed to helping less developed countries cope with the effects of climate change. But where the $100 billion goes has been tough to verify and critics say the effort has done little to help the people who need it most. With support from the Pulitzer Center, Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on efforts to combat climate change and alleviate poverty in Senegal.

Trump defends tariffs on China as markets take another dip

3m 59s

Markets dropped again Thursday as investors and businesses focused on the escalating U.S.-China trade war and what it could mean for the economy. For his part, President Trump showed no immediate signs of easing the Chinese tariffs. John Yang reports.

Ditch the switch? Senators divided over daylight saving time

5m 14s

Last month, nearly the entire country performed the biannual ritual of changing our clocks. But on Capitol Hill Thursday, lawmakers debated getting rid of this practice once and for all. William Brangham explains.

Trump directs DOJ to investigate ex-administration officials

5m 26s

President Trump signed executive orders Wednesday targeting two former aides who criticized him. Escalating his retribution campaign, the president directed the Justice Department to investigate Miles Taylor, a former Homeland Security official, and Christopher Krebs, a top cybersecurity official. Both were appointees in Trump’s first term. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

Food banks feel pain of high prices, government cuts

6m 22s

President Trump's tariffs mean Americans can expect to see even higher prices on items ranging from coffee to fruits and cheese. It comes at a time when food banks nationwide are reporting record levels of need and after the USDA halted more than $500 million in deliveries to those food banks. Deema Zein reports.

House GOP passes budget framework to work on Trump agenda

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In a dramatic vote, House Republicans passed a $5 trillion budget framework that kick-starts the process for President Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill. It came less than a day after hardline conservatives refused to support it. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

Musician Nile Rodgers reflects on the roots of his artistry

4m 23s

For decades, legendary photographer Platon has been taking portraits of some of the world’s most prominent people, from heads of state, to movie stars and everything in between. He recently started filming his photo shoots in which he gets his subject talking in a most disarming way. We share Platon’s dialogue with musician Nile Rodgers for our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.

Trade war solution 'may take a while,' AEI's Scissors says

5m 50s

Markets flashed more warning signs over the enormous tariffs placed on Chinese imports by President Trump. To discuss the concerns around China's trade relationship with the U.S., Amna Nawaz spoke with Derek Scissors, a senior fellow for the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank.

'Handmaid's Tale' stars on the evolution of their characters

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"The Handmaid’s Tale" began as a novel read by several generations and has been turned into a film and an opera. Then, beginning in 2017, a hit series on Hulu that is now coming to its conclusion. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Work of public servants highlighted in 'Who is Government?'

10m 16s

The role of the federal government has been at the center of a national debate over the last few months. But who really is our government and what is it made of? Judy Woodruff set out for answers in her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads.

Top IRS official quits over plans to share personal data

7m 11s

The top IRS official is resigning after a deal between the agency and immigration authorities to share sensitive data. For decades, the IRS encouraged undocumented immigrants to file taxes with the assurance that their data would be protected. But the new agreement would give authorities who want to deport migrants access to personal records. William Brangham discussed more with Natasha Sarin.

Trump pauses many of his tariffs but raises rate on China

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President Trump stunned many by pausing higher tariff rates on most other countries for 90 days. But the president raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 percent after Beijing retaliated overnight. This led to a historic day of rallies in the markets after multiple days of steep drops. Lisa Desjardins reports and Amna Nawaz discusses more with economists Simon Johnson and Douglas Irwin.

How the global trade wars could affect personal finances

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Amid a roller coaster week for the stock market, we're taking a look at how the global trade wars could affect personal finances in the U.S. Amna Nawaz spoke with Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for The Washington Post.

What tariffs mean for the U.S. footwear industry

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In the United States, the vast majority of shoes sold are imported. That means tariffs are a real issue for the footwear industry. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Matt Priest, president and CEO of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America trade group.

Supreme Court clears way for Alien Enemies Act deportations

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The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can continue to use a rare 18th-century war authority to deport Venezuelan immigrants alleged to be gang members. But justices stipulated migrants must be given reasonable time to challenge their deportation under the Alien Enemies Act. William Brangham discussed more with Steve Vladeck, a constitutional law professor at Georgetown University.

Man whose blood helped develop measles vaccine on skepticism

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A second child died from measles-related causes in Texas where an outbreak has infected at least 505. Until this year, the U.S. had no reported measles deaths in a decade. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former anti-vaccine advocate, now says the MMR vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles. Deema Zein spoke with someone who had a front-row seat to its creation.

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