Instant analysis: Louisville women's basketball survives, advances to ACC semifinal
The Cardinals escaped a scrappy Virginia Tech team and will play in a fourth straight ACC Tournament semifinal.
Trump’s tariff moves send challenge to the trade status quo
In the United States and overseas, the Trump administration’s new plans to place sizable tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have caused shock and dismay. Critics say such “protectionism” could spark a trade war.
Trump Endorses George P. Bush’s Re-Election Bid For Texas Land Commissioner
The only member of the Bush political dynasty still in office is Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Although President Trump vanquished Bush’s father, Jeb, and has criticized former presidents George H.W. and W. Bush, Trump has endorsed George P.’…
‘ProPublica’ Report Shows That Morale Among HUD Employees Is At An All-Time Low
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with ProPublica reporter, Alec MacGillis, about what is going on at the Department of Housing and Urban Development after news that the agency approved the purchase of a dining set that cost $31,000 in taxpayer money. He says th…
Billy Graham’s Funeral Celebrated Evangelist’s Life And The Reach Of His Ministry
Billy Graham’s funeral in Charlotte, N.C., Friday was a celebration of his global reach and ministry. More than 2000 guests were invited, including all of the living U.S. presidents.
Economist Ned Hill Looks At Potential Impacts Of Tariffs On Steel-Producing States
The Trump administration proposed tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports Thursday. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with professor Ned Hill, an economist at The Ohio State University who studies American manufacturing, about the impact these tariffs will hav…
Florida State Rep. Jared Moskowitz Discusses Delays In Gun Control Legislation
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Florida state Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat who represents the Parkland area, about the state legislature’s delay in voting on gun control measures, following the deadly shooting in February.
Florida Lawmakers Focusing On Legislation To Prevent School Shootings
Florida lawmakers are considering measures proposed after the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The bill is opposed by the National Rifle Association because of limits on gun purchases and by some Democrats because it would arm t…
Organizers Of March For Our Lives Working To Find New Location For Rally
Organizers of the March for Our Lives are working to establish a new location in Washington, D.C., for their student-led rally for gun control later this month. Their original plans to hold the march on the National Mall fell through, because a student…
Why Race Should Be Included In The Conversation About Arming Teachers
President Trump has talked about a plan to arm more teachers as a way to prevent school shootings like the one at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Stephanie Gates, a black teacher in Chicago, about why…
Federal Fraud Case Could Put Several College Basketball Coaches In Prison
This year, a cloud hangs over the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Documents from an ongoing federal probe into bribery and fraud allege a shadow-world involving big money, secret deals and marquee names from the world of college basketball…
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