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President Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on nearly every country sent the stock market plunging this week and ignited anxiety about the future of the economy. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: It’s …

Senate Republicans have approved a new framework for a sweeping multi-trillion dollar plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. Above, the U.S. Capitol is seen on March 31. …

The icon for the TikTok video sharing app is seen on a smartphone in Marple Township, Pa., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Matt Slocum/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Matt …

Elon Musk faced a tough week when it comes to his business and political interests. While he’s spent millions of his own money to fund pro-Trump races, this week that …

Jose Barco in Iraq in 2007. Tia Barco hide caption toggle caption Tia Barco This week several dozen Venezuelan nationals were transferred from a U.S. immigration detention center in south …

Sen. Cory Booker speaks to reporters as he leaves the Senate chamber after delivering a record-setting floor speech on Tuesday. Contrary to popular belief, the speech was not technically a …

Baby names tell a story – about a family’s unique history, about a specific moment in time, and even about politics. A survey tracking the top 500 names in states …

Some of the first people fired by the Trump administration are fighting back, including those targeted for work they’d done promoting diversity, equity and inclusion under the Biden administration.

President Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images When President Trump announced …

Among the thousands of layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week were many staff who handled public records requests under the Freedom of Information Act. …