Stocks slump yet again as fears grow about tariffs -- and a recession
Investors appear increasingly worried about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
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The short history of Trump's tariff chaos — and more that happened this week
It was a week that saw not only more twists in the tariffs saga but also Trump's big Hill address, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, more firings at agencies, and more. NPR keeps track, day by day.
Trump pledges support for crypto sector at White House summit
President Trump signed an order creating a cryptocurrency strategic reserve using bitcoin seized through court proceedings, and directing officials to find "budget-neutral" ways to grow it.
Trump's latest tariff twist: A break for Mexico and Canada
Trump put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on Tuesday. Markets tanked. And by Thursday, he had decided to broadly lift them.
Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with 'ghost employees'?
When Musk took over Twitter, he launched a payroll audit to root out dead workers getting paid. Now, Musk is launching the same campaign across the federal government.
The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week
European Union leaders have approved a major spending package on defense, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — a non-EU leader invited to the summit — received a warm welcome.
Read President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress
Read President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress delivered on March 4.
From cheers to protests, here's a look inside the chamber during Trump's speech
Partisan divisions were on display as Republican lawmakers gave Trump frequent standing ovations, while Democrats sat stone faced, held signs and walked out of the chamber in protest.
Trump's speech is longest joint address to Congress in recent history
With his address clocking in at more than 90 minutes, President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress is the longest speech of its kind in at least sixty years.
Starting with Rep. Al Green, Democrats protest against Trump's speech to Congress
The Texas Democrat stood, shouting, as the president addressed a joint session of Congress. After Rep. Green refused to retake his seat, Speaker Mike Johnson ordered him removed from the chamber.