The Winners And Losers Under Trump’s Steel Tariff Plan
The Trump administration’s proposal to impose new tariffs could have broad implications for the U.S. economy. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the proposal.
Pennsylvania Steel Region Divided On Trump’s Unexpected New Tariff Policy
President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum. NPR’s Michel Martin asks Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Ryan Costello how new tariffs could affect his district.
Florida Lawmakers Under Pressure To Move Forward On Gun Control Measures
In Florida, state lawmakers continue to debate gun control. Gov. Rick Scott urged Republicans and Democrats to come up with legislation by the end of next week, when the legislative session ends.
Report: Science On Gun Laws Is Lacking
The RAND Corporation has published an unflattering report about U.S. gun policy. It identified only 62 studies testing the effectiveness of policies such as background checks and buying restrictions.
In Florida, Flamingos Aren’t Making A Comeback — They’ve Been There All Along
South Florida’s wild flamingo population was wiped out by the plume trade in the 1800s — or so scientists thought.
Trump And The Parameters Of Executive Privilege
NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Mark Rozell, Dean of the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, about the origins and parameters of “executive privilege.”
Barbershop: The Oscars
As this year’s ceremony hopes to recover from last year’s epic envelope mix-up, Hollywood’s big night also arrives amidst the #MeToo movement. Also, is the Academy’s diversity push finally paying off?
Person Allegedly Shoots Self Along White House Fence, Secret Service Says
There were no additional injuries reported. The president was in Florida at the time of the incident.
Oscar-Nominated ‘Knife Skills’ Showcases Ex-Cons And Odd Ducks In The Kitchen
The documentary chronicles the opening of Edwins, a fine-dining restaurant in Cleveland that provides education, housing and steady employment for former inmates.
What’s Next For DACA And DREAMers
DACA was set to expire on Monday but the future is now in limbo. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Rob Jesmer of FWD.us, a group founded to mobilize the tech community to fix our immigration system.
Rural Communities Take Broadband Into Their Own Hands
Millions of people living in rural areas don’t have access to broadband Internet. It’s expensive to build networks from scratch so local communities are trying new ways to get people online.
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