Business Story of the Day

Associated Press Investigation Says Paul Manafort Worked With Russian Billionaire

12:10pm March 22, 2017

Rachel Martin speaks with Chad Day of The Associated Press, who was part of a new investigation that says Paul Manafort secretly worked with a Russian billionaire to support Russian interests.

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A Trump rally in held in New York City on March 4. The issue of conflicts of interest doesn't seem to be registering much among President Trump's supporters.

Among Trump Supporters, Conflicts Of Interest Aren't A Top Concern

8:57am March 21, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

President Trump's decision to hold onto his many businesses while in office has generated criticism from ethics experts. But among his supporters, the issue doesn't seem to be registering much so far.

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Passengers check in for flights with United Airlines at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. United, American and Delta now offer no-frills "basic economy" fares.

New 'Basic Economy' Airfares May Not Be As Cheap As You Think

12:24pm March 20, 2017

by David Schaper

All three of the biggest U.S. airlines now offer no-frills, discounted fares called "basic economy." Now there's evidence that it's not any cheaper, but is a way to raise standard economy fares.

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Kushner Family Could Get Millions From Chinese Company In Real Estate Deal

4:49am March 17, 2017

by Rob Schmitz

The family of President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and a Chinese company appear to be close to a deal on a real estate property in New York City.

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How To Spend A Trillion Dollars

5:56am March 16, 2017

by Ailsa Chang

President Trump says he wants to spend a trillion dollars on infrastructure. It's such a big number that it's hard to wrap your head around it. We try to figure out what that actually buys.

Leaked Returns Give Insight Into Trump's Taxes

1:32pm March 15, 2017

The administration made public information from President Trump's 2005 tax returns — after copies anonymously were put in the mailbox of journalist David Cay Johnston. Steve Inskeep talks to Johnston.

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Economy

Airbnb Counters Critics On Housing Supply And Tax Collection

8:42am March 14, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

Airbnb says a study which claims the fastest-growing share of its listings come from property managers — not individual home owners renting out their residences — is flawed.

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Martin County relies on a water treatment plant that was built in 1968.

Kentucky Community Hopes Trump Infrastructure Plan Will Fix Water System

8:49am March 13, 2017

by Benny Becker

In Martin County, the drinking water comes from a river contaminated by sewage and years of coal and gas extraction. Residents hope a new federal focus on infrastructure will help them fix the system.

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How Ben Franklin And King Louis XVI Inspired Emoluments Clause

12:36pm March 10, 2017

by Noel King

President Trump is being sued by a group of lawyers who say he is violating the emoluments clause in the U.S. Constitution. We examine why the framers of the Constitution inserted the clause.

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Trump Travel Ban Hits The Travel Industry

8:16am March 09, 2017

by David Schaper

International business and tourist travel to the U.S. is down substantially in the month since President Trump's initial travel ban. Some argue that it sends the wrong message.

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