Trump defends tariffs on China as markets take another dip
Markets dropped again Thursday as investors and businesses focused on the escalating U.S.-China trade war and what it could mean for the economy. For his part, President Trump showed no immediate signs of easing the Chinese tariffs. John Yang reports.
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Trade war solution 'may take a while,' AEI's Scissors says
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Markets flashed more warning signs over the enormous tariffs placed on Chinese imports by President Trump. To discuss the concerns around China's trade relationship with the U.S., Amna Nawaz spoke with Derek Scissors, a senior fellow for the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank.
House GOP passes budget framework to work on Trump agenda
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In a dramatic vote, House Republicans passed a $5 trillion budget framework that kick-starts the process for President Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill. It came less than a day after hardline conservatives refused to support it. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
Food banks feel pain of high prices, government cuts
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President Trump's tariffs mean Americans can expect to see even higher prices on items ranging from coffee to fruits and cheese. It comes at a time when food banks nationwide are reporting record levels of need and after the USDA halted more than $500 million in deliveries to those food banks. Deema Zein reports.
Trump directs DOJ to investigate ex-administration officials
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President Trump signed executive orders Wednesday targeting two former aides who criticized him. Escalating his retribution campaign, the president directed the Justice Department to investigate Miles Taylor, a former Homeland Security official, and Christopher Krebs, a top cybersecurity official. Both were appointees in Trump’s first term. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
Ditch the switch? Senators divided over daylight saving time
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Last month, nearly the entire country performed the biannual ritual of changing our clocks. But on Capitol Hill Thursday, lawmakers debated getting rid of this practice once and for all. William Brangham explains.
Senegal struggles with climate despite promises of help
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In 2009, a group of wealthy nations committed to helping less developed countries cope with the effects of climate change. But where the $100 billion goes has been tough to verify and critics say the effort has done little to help the people who need it most. With support from the Pulitzer Center, Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on efforts to combat climate change and alleviate poverty in Senegal.
Musician Nile Rodgers reflects on the roots of his artistry
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For decades, legendary photographer Platon has been taking portraits of some of the world’s most prominent people, from heads of state, to movie stars and everything in between. He recently started filming his photo shoots in which he gets his subject talking in a most disarming way. We share Platon’s dialogue with musician Nile Rodgers for our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.
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