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
More than 5,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work for now The U.S. Department of Agriculture must temporarily reinstate more than 5,000 probationary employees fired since Feb. 13, according to a ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board. Andrea Hsu
At a housewares expo in Chicago, talk keeps turning to price hikes from tariffs the housewares industry were showing off the latest products at the annual Inspired Home Show in Chicago this week. Behind the scenes, many said Trump's sharp tariffs will likely raise prices. David Schaper
American businesses reel as Trump tariffs start to bite Business owners across the country worry they will also suffer the impact from President Trump's tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China. Scott Horsley
U.S. stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs spark fears about a trade war U.S. stock markets plummeted on Tuesday morning as a new global trade war began. Maria Aspan
Canada and China say the fentanyl crisis is only a 'pretext' for Trump's new tariffs Canadian and Chinese officials say they were already helping reduce fentanyl smuggling. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said fentanyl crossing the northern border is "near zero." Brian Mann
Trump is asserting extraordinary power over independent agencies. Is the Fed next? The rise and potential fall of independent agencies. Greg Rosalsky
4 things to know about Trump's plan for a 'crypto strategic reserve' The prospect of a federal strategic reserve is a major step in President Trump's vision to establish the U.S. as the crypto capital of the world and could be a game changer for the industry. Juliana Kim
Auto industry braces for a blow from 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico The White House describes the tariffs as a response to inadequate border and drug enforcement. They are forecast to add thousands of dollars to the price of vehicles. Camila Domonoske
A look at President Trump's 'fluid' tariff plans and what they mean for businesses President Trump has threatened new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada starting tomorrow, but the administration says the plans are "fluid." That's a headache for businesses as they try to prepare. Scott Horsley
