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Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from 'reciprocal' tariffs

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from 'reciprocal' tariffs

The Trump administration says it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S.
by The Associated Press

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Trump's China tariff shocks U.S. importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days‘

Trump's China tariff shocks U.S. importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days‘

U.S. importers are bracing for the impact of President Donald Trump's staggering 145 percent levy on Chinese imports. One Chicago-area toymaker expects its tariff bill to climb from $2 million to $100 million. The tariffs could mark the end of an era of inexpensive consumer goods in America.
by The Associated Press

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An emboldened anti-abortion faction wants women who have abortions to face criminal charges

An emboldened anti-abortion faction wants women who have abortions to face criminal charges

Many people involved in the abortion debate say a movement of so-called abortion abolitionists who want to punish women for having abortions is widening its influence. It began gaining momentum after the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
by The Associated Press

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China put steep tariffs on U.S. exports. Farmers are worried

China put steep tariffs on U.S. exports. Farmers are worried

The first Trump administration spent $28 billion bailing out farmers during a trade war with China. The White House has said it's starting to look at how to help this time around.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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‘I cannot guarantee complete confidentiality’: VA therapists ordered to tell veterans

‘I cannot guarantee complete confidentiality’: VA therapists ordered to tell veterans

Mental health therapists at Veterans Affairs should begin sessions with patients saying they are in a shared office space, a memo obtained by NPR says. Trump’s back-to-office orders start Monday for VA.
by Katia Riddle

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What to know about Dan Caine, the nation's newly-confirmed top military adviser

What to know about Dan Caine, the nation's newly-confirmed top military adviser

The Senate voted around 2 a.m. Friday to confirm retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump plucked him from retirement to be his top military adviser.
by Rachel Treisman, Juliana Kim and Tom Bowman

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Politics Friday: Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?

Politics Friday: Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?

MPR politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Minnesota officials about steps being taken to address a shortage of low-to-moderate cost housing. Later, a check-in on the Minneapolis mayoral race.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Johnson is optimistic lawmakers will make session deadline

Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Johnson is optimistic lawmakers will make session deadline

State lawmakers have a big hill to climb with just over a month before the Legislative session is over. Despite economic uncertainty, Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, said he’s optimistic they’ll get a budget passed before the deadline.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Gracie Stockton

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