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The potential national and global impact of USAID's closure

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The U.S. agency tasked with overseeing foreign aid is put on the chopping block with potential risks for national security. Lisa Desjardins reports on the mass layoffs within the U.S. foreign aid program and the possible effects here and abroad.

Coons says USAID helps keep U.S. safe and should continue

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The U.S. agency tasked with overseeing foreign aid is put on the chopping block with potential risks for national security. To discuss the fallout over USAID's future, Amna Nawaz spoke with Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware, a member of both the Senate foreign relations and judiciary committees.

News Wrap: Crews begin recovering plane wreckage in DC

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In our news wrap Monday, crews started recovering several parts of the passenger jet that collided mid-air with a military helicopter, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Norfolk Southern for the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and Secretary of State Rubio said he welcomes Panama's decision to let its participation in China's global infrastructure plan expire.

How tariffs work and the impact they have on the economy

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President Trump's tariff plans are leaving people with many questions about when they have been used in the past, what kind of effect they have had, how that squares with the president's arguments and their potential impact now. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.

How Trump's tariff threats could affect American consumers

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The U.S., Canada and Mexico all agreed to delay the start of new tariffs and hold off for now the possibility of a tariff war among traditional allies. But significant new tariffs are still expected to take effect on Chinese goods. For perspective on the impacts of the Trump administration's tariff policy, Geoff Bennett spoke with Mary Lovely of the Peterson Institute for International Economics.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on political response to tariffs

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the reaction to President Trump and Elon Musk cutting USAID, the potential political impact of trade tariffs, Senate confirmation hearings and the Democratic Party elects a new chair.

Canadian ambassador to U.S. hopes for ‘off-ramp’ to tariffs

6m 56s

President Trump said Sunday that Americans may feel “some pain” as a result of the North American trade war that’s emerging after he imposed sweeping tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Retaliatory tariffs were quickly announced by Mexico, Canada and China, which the president also targeted with import duties. John Yang speaks to Kirsten Hillman, Canadian ambassador to the U.S., for more.

News Wrap: Netanyahu heads to U.S. to meet with Trump

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In our news wrap Sunday, Netanyahu and Trump are preparing to meet at the White House, new preliminary data shows conflicting altitude readings for the aircraft that collided in D.C. on Wednesday, and top USAID security officials were put on leave after refusing to give Musk’s government efficiency team access to classified materials.

The mental health toll of California’s devastating wildfires

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California officials declared this weekend that the last of the deadly fires that destroyed more than 16,000 structures were fully contained. As cleanup crews work to clear debris, contain toxins and evaluate damage, residents are grappling with the lingering mental health effects of this life-altering event. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Sheri Weiser to learn more.

Why a deadly strain of bird flu is making egg prices soar

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During 2024, the average price of a dozen large, Grade A eggs jumped 65 percent. The USDA predicts prices will go up another 20 percent this year. A big reason for these sky-high prices: the bird flu outbreak that started in 2022. John Yang speaks with livestock economist David Anderson and virologist Angela Rasmussen for more.

News Wrap: Israel, Hamas complete 4th exchange of ceasefire

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In our news wrap Saturday, the delicate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas moved forward with another hostage and prisoner exchange, Arab leaders rejected Trump’s recent call to transfer Palestinians to their countries, Trump ordered the first military strikes of his second term, the Democratic Party elected a new chair, and the Defense Department ended cultural awareness months at the Pentagon.

Former FAA administrator discusses state of aviation safety

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There’s been another fatal plane crash, this one in Philadelphia, as officials are still investigating Wednesday’s deadly mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. that claimed 67 lives. Randy Babbitt, a former FAA administrator and commercial airline pilot, joins John Yang to discuss the search for answers and the state of aviation safety.

Why many veterinarians suffer mental health challenges

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Caring for beloved pets as a veterinarian can be satisfying and rewarding, but it can also bring mental health challenges that some feel haven’t been adequately addressed. Now, some veterinary schools are trying to do something about it for the next generation of vets. John Yang reports. Warning: This story discusses suicide.

How Trump’s tariffs affect America’s biggest trade partners

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America’s biggest trading partners are bracing for sweeping tariffs that President Trump is imposing. Together, Canada, Mexico and China account for nearly half of all U.S. imports, and tariffs on their goods could mean higher prices for American consumers. Ali Rogin speaks with Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Canada bureau chief for The New York Times, about the trickle-down effects of these tariffs.

Helicopters restricted near D.C. airport after collision

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Helicopter flights are restricted near Washington's Reagan National Airport as investigators search for clues into what might have caused Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between a commercial jet and an Army helicopter. John Yang reports on the latest and Geoff Bennett speaks with Les Abend, a retired American Airlines captain and contributing editor to Flying Magazine.

What we know about Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China

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President Trump moved forward with his plans to slap tariffs on three major U.S. trading partners. He confirmed 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10 percent on those coming from China. The president also said that tariffs on the European Union are to be expected. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

News Wrap: Judge blocks Trump's plans to freeze grants

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In our news wrap Friday, a judge sided with nearly two dozen states that requested a temporary restraining order to block President Trump's plans to freeze federal grants and loans, Israeli officials confirmed the names of three hostages set to be released Saturday by Hamas and a New York doctor was indicted in Louisiana for prescribing an abortion pill online to a teenager.

UNRWA vows to keep providing aid to Gaza despite Israeli ban

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UNRWA, the United Nations’ Palestinian relief agency, said it remains operational in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem despite an Israeli ban. The law passed in October forbids UNRWA from operating on Israeli land and from contact with Israeli authorities. Nick Schifrin discussed more with William Deere of UNRWA and Assaf Orion, a retired Israeli brigadier general.

Syrian revolutionary describes his vision for rebuilding

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As Syria recovers from 13 years of civil war and five decades under the Assad regime, its citizens face the daunting task of rebuilding their nation. Saleh Hawa, a Syrian literature professor and revolutionary, saw his hometown bombed heavily during the war. Now he says there's an opportunity for the West to make up for its lack of support. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Musicians work to forge relations between U.S. and Cuba

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Can music be the gateway to closer relations between Americans and Cubans and help provide relief amidst the economic downturn and isolation? That is the hope of a group of musicians who have been forging a bond between young students. Jeffrey Brown reports from Havana for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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