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Analyst breaks down China’s response to Trump’s trade war

6m 28s

For perspective on the growing trade war between the United States and China and the ripple effects it’s having, Amna Nawaz spoke with Elizabeth Economy. She served as the senior advisor for China in the Commerce Department during the Biden administration and is currently a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution.

Global economies teeter with tariffs set to go into effect

4m 17s

Just hours before major new tariffs are set to kick in, President Trump and his team said he remains open to deals but generally would not back down from levies on goods from more than 80 countries. That includes a 104 percent tariff on China set to take effect at midnight. That message helped kill an early stock market rally. Stephanie Sy reports.

News Wrap: Supreme Court blocks federal worker reinstatement

5m 56s

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to lay off thousands of federal workers, President Trump signed four executive orders designed to boost coal production after decades of decline and at least 58 people were killed in the Dominican Republic when a nightclub roof collapsed.

Noah Wyle on the authenticity and success of 'The Pitt'

8m 18s

Max's medical drama The Pitt has its season finale this Thursday. The show tackles urgent issues like the impact of gun violence, hospital staffing shortages and the lasting effects of the pandemic. It has earned praise from both audiences and critics for its raw, realistic portrayal of life inside American hospitals. Geoff Bennett spoke with star Noah Wyle for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Taiwan prepares citizens for potential invasion by China

7m 46s

Taiwan’s government wants the island and its citizens to become more resilient and ready for a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. It's a threat the government is increasingly willing to warn might be coming. Nick Schifrin reports for our series, Taiwan: Risk and Resistance.

Trump holds firm to his tariffs and threatens more on China

4m 30s

It was a volatile day of wild swings on the markets as investors and businesses sought clarity about the scope of new tariffs and how long they might last. President Trump and his team sent some conflicting messages, including a threat by the president to ramp up even larger tariffs against China. The turmoil and confusion over Trump's goals defined the day. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Businesses face impacts of Trump's tariff policies

9m 11s

U.S. businesses are already facing tough challenges as a result of President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. We hear from small business owners across the country about how they are being impacted, and Amna Nawaz discusses the ongoing trade war with Erin McLaughlin, senior economist at the Conference Board.

News Wrap: Trump says U.S. will have direct talks with Iran

4m 50s

In our news wrap Monday, in a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump revealed the U.S. will be in direct talks with Iran about the country's nuclear program, the death toll from the Myanmar earthquake has climbed past 3,600 and the Supreme Court has temporarily paused a deadline that the Trump administration faced to bring home a man they'd deported by mistake.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on political fallout of tariffs

9m 20s

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout from President Trump's decision to double down on his tariffs and if Democrats can capitalize on the weekend protests against Trump's policies.

Ovechkin breaks record to become NHL's all-time goal scorer

7m 20s

In a historic moment for hockey, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky's record for most goals scored in a career. Amna Nawaz discussed Ovechkin and his record-breaking achievement with Joe Beninati, play-by-play announcer for the Capitals on the Monumental Sports Network.

What to know about Trump’s tariffs and globalization

5m 31s

World leaders this weekend are trying to figure out how to respond to Trump’s steep tariffs. The White House says more than 50 countries have contacted the administration to start negotiations on the import duties. John Yang speaks with David J. Lynch, global economics correspondent for The Washington Post, about Trump’s attempt to reshape the global economy.

News Wrap: IDF changes its account of killing of Gaza medics

2m 42s

In our news wrap Sunday, Israel’s military changed its account of the shooting deaths of 15 emergency workers in Gaza, a second unvaccinated child in Texas died of complications from measles, severe storms and floods continue to soak parts of the South and Midwest, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to St. Peter’s Square, and Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for regular season NHL goals.

Scientists work to save ocelots with fertility treatments

2m 54s

While ocelots are widespread in South and Central America, in the United States they are on the brink of extinction. They were once overhunted for their coats, and now they face shrinking habitats. Researchers hope that the key to restoring this species can be found in fertility treatments. John Yang reports for our series, “Saving Species.”

Military creates artificial reefs to protect U.S. shorelines

5m 26s

Artificial, human-made reefs have been deployed around the country to enhance and protect coastlines. The Department of Defense is working to deploy them in waters off its coastal military bases with its “Reefense” project. Ali Rogin speaks with Catherine Campbell, who manages the program, to learn more.

Sports betting surge leads to harassment of college athletes

6m 6s

According to an American Gaming Association estimate, more than $3 billion will have been bet on this year’s March Madness tournaments — more than February’s Super Bowl. The NCAA says that’s led to a distressing consequence: online abuse of players, coaches and officials by losing bettors. John Yang speaks with sports psychologist Brett Woods to learn more.

How old whaling logs help scientists track climate change

7m 29s

What can centuries-old whaling ship logs tell us about today’s extreme weather? According to scientists, the answer is a lot. They’re using the information recorded by mariners going back hundreds of years to push the frontier of modern-day climate science. Special correspondent Pamela Watts with Rhode Island PBS reports.

Protestors across the U.S. rally against Trump’s policies

7m 22s

People across the country and around the world turned out on Saturday for what organizers say has been the single biggest day of protests against President Trump and his second-term actions. In the U.S., more than a thousand rallies were planned in small towns and major cities from coast to coast. Ali Rogin reports on the protests and John Yang speaks with historian Beverly Gage for more.

Are gummy vitamins as effective as vitamin pills?

5m 39s

Making sure you get the right amount of daily vitamins can be difficult. Today, a booming multi-billion-dollar industry of gummy vitamins and supplements claims its products make it both easier and tastier. But how do they compare with traditional vitamin pills? Ali Rogin speaks with registered dietitian Shyla Davis-Cadogan to learn more.

News Wrap: Senate pulls all-nighter to pass GOP budget bill

3m 9s

In our news wrap Saturday, the Senate passed a Republican bill that advances Trump’s proposed tax and spending cuts, strong storms hammered parts of the U.S. damaged by tornadoes, a fire broke out in Myanmar following last week’s devastating earthquake, and Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record goals scored in the regular NHL season.

Kennedy Center at a crossroads as it's pulled into politics

9m 4s

The Kennedy Center is one of the nation’s premier performing arts centers, holding around 2,000 events each year. It’s a public-private partnership with most funding raised privately, but some coming from the federal government. The center has traditionally been a bipartisan institution but it’s now at a crossroads. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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