Home builders are struggling to add new homes amidst tariffs and economic uncertainty Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S. Scott Simon
Boeing reaches deal with Justice Department to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the airplane giant to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people, according to court papers filed Friday. Associated Press
Insurance costs are soaring around Tornado Alley. Hail is the big problem. While tornadoes can obliterate communities, hailstorms cause damage across much larger areas. Michael Copley
Trump threatens steep tariffs on trade with the European Union — and on iPhones Trump said on social media that he had recommended 50% tariffs on European Union products starting June 1 — and warned Apple's CEO to move manufacturing of iPhones to the United States. Danielle Kurtzleben
A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government In her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without approval from Congress. Andrea Hsu
A new theory on gun violence People blame gun violence on different things depending on their political leanings. But Jens Ludwig, an economist at the University of Chicago, has found a different reason behind it. Today, we bring you a story on solutions to gun violence. Adrian Ma
Voice of America's prospects appear grim after appeals court order A federal appeals court said it would not intervene — at least for now — to thwart the Trump administration's plans for the near-total dismantlement of Voice of America. David Folkenflik
Why 'Sell America' is trending on Wall Street Investors are worried about the ongoing trade war — and rethinking the safety and soundness of U.S. government debt. Maria Aspan
No more pennies: In big change, Treasury will stop minting them In a cost-cutting move, the Treasury Department will soon stop minting new pennies. The one-cent coins will still be legal tender. There are more than 100 billion pennies in circulation but many are gathering dust in change jars and forgotten pockets. Scott Horsley
Senate overrules parliamentarian and votes to undo California EV rule The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight. Camila Domonoske