Is a recession coming? What the numbers tell us about where our economy stands NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist for New Century Advisors, what the latest job figures tell us about the state of the economy. Ayesha Rascoe
Trump administration wants to limit rental aid The Trump administration would like to impose time limits on federal rental subsidies. A handful of places already do that. We visit one to see how it works.
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
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine discusses the effect of Trump's tariffs on the economy NPR speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who is also on the Senate Budget Committee, about how President Trump's tariffs will affect the federal budget and the economy. Steve Inskeep
CBO says Trump's tariffs could cut U.S. deficit by $2.8 trillion over 10 years A forecast from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office this week says Trump's tariffs could shave $2.8 trillion off the federal debt over the next decade, if they remain in place. Steve Inskeep
Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade — with caveats Forecasters at the Congressional Budget Office say President Trump's tariffs could shave $2.8 trillion off the federal debt if they remain in place for a decade. That's a big if. Scott Horsley
Trump's 50% tariffs on imported metals will mean pricier cars and canned goods Tariffs on aluminum and steel imports just doubled, to 50%. Martha Gimbel of Yale's Budget Lab talks about what the tax on foreign metals will mean for Americans looking to buy cars and canned goods. Lauren Hodges
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
Would-be home buyers are staying on the sidelines Some folks who planned to buy a home this spring have changed their plans, citing political and economic uncertainty.
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