Trump is set to speak to crypto founders and investors at the White House on Friday President Trump signed an order late Thursday creating a cryptocurrency strategic reserve using bitcoin seized through court proceedings, directing officials to find "budget-neutral" ways to grow it. Deepa Shivaram
'A blitz attack': VA mental health experts liken Elon Musk's emails to warfare Mental health professionals with the Veterans Health Administration say the stress caused by Elon Musk's "What did you do last week?" emails is hurting veterans' care. Andrea Hsu
Trump's latest tariff twist: a one-month break for Mexico Trump put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico this week. Yesterday, he gave U.S.-made cars a break. Today, he is giving Mexico a broader exemption. Franco Ordoñez
Did tariffs contribute to the Great Depression? Here's what to know Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression. Chandelis Duster
As Canadians cancel trips due to Trump, the U.S. tourism industry could lose billions The Trump administration's attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion and anger by some Canadians who are now cancelling their trips to the U.S. in protest. Joe Hernandez
Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with 'ghost employees'? When Musk took over Twitter, he launched a payroll audit to root out dead workers getting paid. Now, Musk is launching the same campaign across the federal government. Bobby Allyn
Trump gives automakers a tariff break President Trump says U.S. automakers will get a one-month break on steep tariffs for Canadian and Mexican goods. Mara Liasson
Volunteers help fired federal workers re-enter the job market Newly unemployed federal workers are meeting to help one another re-enter the job market and navigate an uncertain future. Andrew Stelzer
Trump grants automakers temporary relief from tariffs The White House said President Trump has given automakers a one-month reprieve from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Scott Horsley
Dozens of Canadians are charged for scamming American grandparents out of $21 million The 25 Canadians are accused of calling seniors in over 40 states, pretending to be their grandchildren and asking for bail money. Authorities warn such scams are getting increasingly sophisticated. Rachel Treisman
