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Trump's tariffs were 'last straw' for this business owner's now-shuttered store
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jennifer Bergman, who says she had to close her family's toy store business of 44 years in July 2025 due to President Trump's tariffs.
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How the Supreme Court's tariffs ruling could affect the economy
The Supreme Court ruled that Trump overstepped his authority when he ordered widespread tariffs using a 1970s "emergency" statute. Here's how tariffs have impacted the economy.
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Economic analyst reacts to Supreme Court striking down Trump tariffs
NPR's Michel Martin discusses the decision with Diane Swonk, economic advisor and chief economist at KPMG US.
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Second U.S. carrier nears Middle East, as Trump pressures Iran to make a deal
A second American aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East Thursday, as President Trump remains noncommittal about whether he'll use force against Iran.
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Former U.S. Navy commander talks about the US military buildup near Iran
NPR's Michel Martin asks retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, a former Navy commander in the Middle East, about the U.S. military buildup near Iran.
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Trump visits Georgia to promote economy to woo voters ahead of midterms
President Trump went to Georgia Thursday for his latest domestic stop, where he pitched the economy and touted his tariff policies to voters.
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U.S. Commission on Fine Arts approves Trump's White House ballroom plan
The U.S. Commission on Fine Arts, which is packed with President Trump's allies, voted to approve the new White House ballroom project pursued by Trump.
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Trump unveils big plans for Gaza at Board of Peace's first meeting
President Trump hosted the first ever Board of Peace meeting Thursday in Washington, D.C., with about 40 countries attending.
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'We were scared': Man recalls the night he nearly launched a nuclear missile
In 1974, Lt. Colonel Randall Lanning manned the launch controls that could deploy nuclear weapons in the event of a Soviet attack. He looks back at one night that's still etched in his memory.
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Morning news brief
A second U.S. aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East Thursday, President Trump's Board of Peace held its first meeting, former Prince Andrew released after spending day in police custody.
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New documentary explores the life and career of 'the fifth Beatle' Billy Preston
John Lennon called keyboardist Billy Preston "the fifth Beatle." But his talents couldn't help him outrun his demons, as told in a new documentary, "Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It."
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Commerce Department report will share how much the US economy grew last year
A report from the Commerce Department on Friday will share how much the U.S. economy grew last year. Growth has been fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment in AI.