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Chapter 1: Who sponsors NPR's public radio programming?
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Chapter 2: Why did a federal judge block Trump's refugee program suspension?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. A federal judge in Seattle is blocking President Trump's efforts to suspend the U.S. refugee program. As NPR's Sergio Martinez-Boltron reports, Trump indefinitely paused the refugee admissions on his first day in office.
In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead said Trump has discretion to suspend refugee admissions, but, quote, that authority is not limitless. The lawsuit was filed by the International Refugee Assistance Project on behalf of major aid groups who say their ability to provide services to refugees was hampered by the suspension of the U.S. admissions program.
The Trump administration had said the suspension would last until the entry of refugees aligns with the interests of the country. The shutdown left thousands of refugees stranded around the world, despite many having scheduled travel to the U.S. Pending an expected appeal, admissions and funding for refugee groups must resume. Sergio Martinez Beltran, NPR News.
Chapter 3: What are the implications of civil service resignations under Elon Musk's administration?
A group of civil service employees involved with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency now say they are resigning rather than use their expertise to, quote, dismantle critical public services.
Staffers in a joint resignation letter saying they swore to serve the American people and uphold their oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations would say that is no longer possible. Staffers worked for what was known as the United States Digital Service. Moss says those individuals would have been fired had they not resigned and called it, quote, fake news.
Chapter 4: How might Trump's tariffs affect grocery prices?
People could start paying even more for groceries if President Trump's tariffs take effect. NPR's Windsor Johnston reports the U.S. is planning to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports coming from Canada and Mexico as early as next month.
Consumers could start shelling out more for things like Canadian beef, pork products, avocados from Mexico, tequila, maple syrup, and fresh tomatoes. The makers of popular snack brands like Oreos and Slim Jims are also preparing for the possibility of new tariffs.
Mexico is a major exporter of fresh produce to the United States, supplying a substantial portion of fruits and vegetables, especially during the winter months. Canada is seen as a major supplier of meat and dairy products. With inflation already driving up prices at the supermarket, consumers might be forced to cut back on spending even more, which could have broader economic ramifications.
Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, took a tumble today, erasing at least some of their gains since the Trump administration took office. The decline coming as new numbers show fading consumer confidence and worries from the small business sector about the future of the U.S. economy. Bitcoin fell below $90,000 today, down from about $106,000 when Trump was inaugurated.
The broad market on Wall Street fell further from recent record run-ups. The S&P 500 down 28 points. The Nasdaq fell 260 points today. You're listening to NPR. Shareholders at device maker Apple have said no to a proposal from the company to scrap its diversity programs.
Proposal drafted by the National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, had urged Apple to follow other companies that were treated from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. However, after a brief presentation and a vote, the company said it was shot down. Trump administration has been seeking to do away with DEI initiatives in government.
MSNBC has embarked on a spate of programming decisions that have sparked criticism from liberal viewers online. The network is replacing Jory Reid's daily 7 p.m. show, Alex Wagner's primetime show, and three weekend programs. NPR's David Folkenflik explains the moves are less ideological than some might assume.
Some fans are castigating MSNBC. Some MAGA loyalists are performing a victory dance on social media. But the network doesn't appear to be softening its ardent political bent. Alex Wagner is being replaced by Jen Psaki, who was President Joe Biden's press secretary. Enjoy Reed's time slot. Viewers will find a trio of other MSNBC hosts, not a Trump supporter among them.
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