How tariffs on aluminium and steel are impacting a recycling business in Pennsylvania President Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports this week. NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Andrew Lincoln from Lincoln Recycling about the impact on the metals industry. Debbie Elliott
What the Musk-Trump feud means for SpaceX The relationship breakdown between Elon Musk and the Trump administration could have big implications for Musk's company SpaceX, which the U.S. relies on for space- and defense-related services. Geoff Brumfiel
Who owns a acoustic piano these days? Across the country, less people are buying them The acoustic piano was once a fixture in middle class homes. That's not the case anymore. With the popularity of electronic keyboards and music software, who is in the market for acoustic pianos? Marcheta Fornoff
Hiring slowed in May, as employers added 139,000 jobs U.S. employers added 139,000 jobs in May — a modest slowdown from the previous month. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, as the workforce shrank. Scott Horsley
What the Trump-Musk breakup may mean for SpaceX and Tesla From space travel to military operations to the future of green energy, the U.S. has become reliant on Elon Musk's business empire. But it won't be easy for the government to end its reliance on Musk. Bobby Allyn
Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade -- with caveats The Congressional Budget Office projected President Trump's tariffs could raise trillions of dollars over the next decade — but they could also lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth. Scott Horsley
Democrats oppose Trump public media cuts request as GOP plans vote to defund NPR & PBS Senate Democrats warn Trump plan to wipe out public broadcasting funding will shut down stations, eliminate essential services. But House GOP scheduled to vote to clawback $1.1 billion next week. David Folkenflik
What's behind the 'office siren' trend? It's Been a Minute host Brittany Luse is joined by Life Kit producer Margaret Cirino to discuss the "freakification" of office wear: the office siren.
Some federal workers lost health coverage they had paid for. A Democrat wants answers Commerce Department employees who were fired, reinstated, and fired again learned belatedly that their health insurance has been cut off. Some had already racked up thousands in medical bills. Andrea Hsu
With steel tariffs doubling today, a North Carolina manufacturer wonders how to compete President Trump is doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50%. It's designed to protect domestic steel and aluminum workers, but critics say it will raise prices for those that use the metals. Scott Horsley