Stocks gain on hopes Trump will ease tensions with the Fed -- and China The Dow Jones advanced after Trump said he wouldn't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and on hopes of easing tensions over tariffs with China. Rafael Nam
What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt The Department of Education says it will resume collections on May 5 and send wage garnishment notices "later this summer." Here's how to know — and what to do — if you'll be affected. Rachel Treisman
Environmental groups say Trump administration violated their free-speech rights A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration violated the free-speech rights of nonprofits and municipalities that have had federal funding for climate and environmental projects frozen or cancelled. Michael Copley
Chinese low-cost retailers Shein and Temu say they will raise prices Shein and Temu, two China-based retailers famous for very cheap products, say they will raise their prices because of Trump's trade policy. Alina Selyukh
As Tesla profits plunge 71%, Elon Musk says he'll spend less time on DOGE Elon Musk says he'll cut back his work with the federal government to one to two days per week. He said demand for Teslas is still strong, despite protests and plunging sales. Camila Domonoske
President Trump says he has 'no intention' to fire Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell President Trump said Tuesday he had "no intention" of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ending days of speculation about the independence of the central bank that had roiled the financial markets. Washington Desk / NPR staff
Judge blocks Trump administration plans to dismantle Voice of America A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America, the federally funded overseas news outlet. Emily Feng
They were promised 'made-to-fade' tattoos — which haven't really faded In 2021, a company called Ephemeral Tattoo launched a tattoo ink "made to fade" — that the body would dissolve. Three years later, some clients say -- they haven't faded well. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Jury finds 'The New York Times' did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin A jury concluded that The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who had argued that an error in a 2017 Times editorial damaged her reputation. The Associated Press
'60 Minutes' chief resigns, saying show's independence was compromised The longtime head of CBS' 60 Minutes resigned Tuesday, as the network's parent company grapples with President Trump's lawsuit over an interview the show did with Kamala Harris last fall. David Folkenflik
