Stocks tumble Wednesday as fears over tariffs cloud economic outlook The stock market tumbled again Wednesday as fears over tariffs cloud the economic outlook. Retail spending got a boost in March, however, as people tried to stock up before the tariffs took effect. A Martínez
NPR CEO Katherine Maher addresses future of federal funding for public media Katherine Maher, president and CEO of National Public Radio, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the White House proposal to eliminate federal funding for public media. Tyler Bartlam
Here's why tariffs could push up your car insurance bill Even those not buying a vehicle will be insulated from auto tariff costs. They're going to send up the costs of parts and replacement cars – and, in turn, the costs of insurance for everybody. Camila Domonoske
Retail sales jump as people rush to buy cars ahead of tariffs The key driver of the economy saw the biggest increase in over two years in March, as car buyers tried to get ahead of President Trump's tariffs on imported autos and auto parts. Alina Selyukh
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in court to defend against monopoly claims Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking the witness stand for the third straight day, testifying in a federal antitrust trial that could threaten his business empire. Hear the latest from the trial. Michel Martin
There's no such thing as 'local' and these Pacific Northwest industries prove it The tariff landscape is constantly shifting, but one thing has remained consistent: the Trump administration's claim that tariffs will protect American industry and reshore manufacturing. So, tariffs should be good for our iconic Pacific Northwest industries, right? Monica Nickelsburg
Trump plans order to cut funding for NPR and PBS President Trump and GOP members of Congress have accused the public broadcasters of biased and "woke" programming. The president plans a rescission, which would give Congress 45 days to approve the directive or allow funding to be restored. David Folkenflik
The biggest trial in Meta's history starts Monday. Here's what to know The government plans to call Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg to the witness stand. The trial is expected to run nearly two months in a federal courtroom in Washington, D.C. Bobby Allyn
Can the American Dream survive without access to cheap goods? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Harvard American Studies Prof. Lizabeth Cohen about how mass consumption and cheap goods became tied to the American dream. Ayesha Rascoe
LA homeowners are suing insurance companies for not covering damages from the fires Houses that survived the LA fires are contaminated with toxic chemicals but some insurers say they won't cover it. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to David Jones, former California Insurance Commissioner. Ayesha Rascoe
