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Tariffs aren't a presidential power, says California Attorney General

Next year, the Supreme Court will decide whether the President can use a five decade old emergency powers act to shape the U.S. economy.

Trump invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tariffs are going to the Supreme Court. What's at stake?

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a major case about the administration’s use of tariffs. 

President Trump has long touted the power of tariffs as a tool for trade negotiations an…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump is slashing the number of refugees. What does that mean?

Every year the President of the United States determines how many refugees can enter this country. The law says he must consult Congress on this number. 

But last week President Trump announced just 7…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump calls alleged smugglers 'unlawful combatants'. That term has a history.

The legal definition of the term 'unlawful combatants' was used to justify detaining people at Guantanamo indefinitely, without ever charging them with a crime. Now, the president is using it to desc…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why this episode wouldn't work in print

From recording a snoring elephant to figuring out how to be a mime during an interview, three former print journalists talk about how telling an audio story is special.

For sponsor-free episodes of Co…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Could next week's elections predict the political future?

Voters head to the polls next week in California, Virginia and New Jersey among other states. 

Senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson and senior political editor and correspondent Domeni…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Here's what could happen if Obamacare subsidies aren't extended

It’s a critical week regarding the Affordable Care Act, which is at the center of the government shutdown impasse. “Window shopping" began for some people buying health insurance through the ACA – al…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Unpacking The U.S. Economy’s ‘Cockroach’ Problem

When companies need a loan, traditionally they turn to a bank.

But increasingly they’re turning to financial firms that are not really banks, but do have a lot of cash. This is called the “private cre…

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Can the global economy handle a world with fewer kids?

Ashley and Nick Evancho say raising their 3-year-old, Sophia, is one of the most joyous things they've ever done. But the Evanchos also made a decision that's increasingly common for families in the …

Published on 2 months ago

What happens if Antifa is labeled a foreign terrorist organization

In a public roundtable, President Trump asked his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, to apply the designation to Antifa.


NPR's Ryan Lucas reports that it could have enormous consequences, including maki…

Published on 2 months ago