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Chapter 1: What is the new DHS program for self-deportation?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. The Department of Homeland Security is offering a one-time stipend to people who, quote, self-deport. Details from NPR's Ximena Bustillo.
DHS said it will give $1,000 to people who use the CBP Home app to return to their home countries. The money will allegedly be paid after they confirm their arrival through the app. They say this is a way to make it cheaper to remove people from the U.S. According to DHS, it costs $17,000 to arrest, detain, and remove one person. But questions remain on the effectiveness of the program.
Chapter 2: What are the concerns of immigrant rights advocates about the DHS program?
Immigrant rights advocates say there is an incentive for immigrants to trust the administration will follow through on payments or the promise that they can return. Currently, someone may have to wait 10 years before trying to return. An illegal entry could adversely affect a future immigration application. Jimena Bustillo, NPR News, Washington.
Chapter 3: What did President Trump say about lowering tariffs on China?
President Trump says he'll eventually lower tariffs on China, but promises no relief for small businesses. Trump made the comments during an interview with NBC's Meet the Press host, Kristen Welker. NPR's Luke Garrett has more.
President Trump was asked by NBC News whether he'd lower tariffs on China in order to start trade negotiations.
At some point I'm going to lower them because otherwise you could never do business with them.
Chapter 4: How do tariffs affect small businesses relying on Chinese imports?
Meanwhile, some small businesses that rely on Chinese imports say they're struggling with the 145% tariffs on some goods from China. When asked if these businesses would receive government relief, Trump said,
They're not going to need it. Okay. They're going to make so much money. Are these tariffs? If you build your product here.
Following Trump's new tariff policy against China and other nations, no trade deals have been made by the White House yet. Luke Garrett, NPR News, Washington.
Toymaker Mattel says it'll have to raise prices on some products to offset President Trump's tariffs. But the California-based Toymaker says at least 40 percent of its toys will cost $20 or less. Mattel says it's focused on getting products to stores without interruption. The top Democrat on the U.S.
Senate is calling for an investigation into the ongoing flight disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport. Details from NPR's Giles Snyder.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is asking the Transportation Department's watchdog, the Office of Inspector General, to investigate the flight disruptions at Newark, where travelers have faced hours-long delays and cancellations since last week. He's warning that problems could spread to other airports around the country.
The chaos at Newark could very well be a harbinger. if issues like these aren't fixed.
The delays at Newark are being blamed on outdated equipment used by air traffic controllers, and the FAA says the stress caused by equipment failure has led some controllers to take time off. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Fox News that he will unveil a plan to address the problems on Thursday. Trial Snyder, NPR News.
U.S. futures are flat in after-hours trading. This is NPR. President Trump says he wants to reopen Alcatraz, a former maximum security prison, on an island off San Francisco. Alcatraz was closed over 60 years ago because of high operating expenses, then estimated to be triple the cost of running any other federal prison.
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