French champagne makers brace themselves for the impact of U.S. tariffs
Even with President Trump's 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, many European winemakers no longer see the U.S. as a market they can count on.
Tough-Talking Philippine Mayor On Track To Become Next President
A controversial candidate known for tough talk, a tough stance on crime and links to a death squad is on track to become the next president of the Philippines.
Bitcoin Evangelist Touts Digital Currency As New Hope For Wall Street
Bitcoin gets a lot of attention because drug dealers sometimes use to buy and sell drugs on the digital underground. But that's not all it is. Turns out Bitcoin is also the great new hope on Wall Street — a tool that is so powerful, it might even be able to keep traders honest. Well, there's a Bitcoin evangelist making that case.
Donald Trump Attempts To Clarify Comments On Federal Debt Payments
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump held no public events Monday, but he nonetheless called into several cable television shows in an effort to clarify statements from last week about how he might negotiate federal deficit payments. His earlier remarks had plenty of economists in an uproar.
Music Review: 'A Moon Shaped Pool,' Radiohead
NPR's Tom Moon reviews the ninth album from Radiohead, A Moon Shaped Pool.
U.S. Intelligence Officials Carry On Tradition Of Briefing Presidential Candidates
As the presidential front-runners move closer to the July conventions, they will assume the many trappings of a president, including their very own top-secret briefings. President Truman started the tradition of providing classified briefings to presidential candidates back in 1952. NPR explores how the process will unfold this summer, how much is shared with potential nominees, and the risk of a candidate leaking intelligence secrets.
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Visits Puerto Rico Amid Debt Crisis
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is in Puerto Rico to highlight the need for Congressional action to help the island restructure its $70 billion debt. Lew is getting a first-hand look at some of the problems the government is facing, including underfunded schools and hospitals plus an emerging Zika crisis.
Veteran GOP Congressman John Duncan, Jr., Endorses Donald Trump
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Republican Rep. John Duncan, Jr., of Tennessee about his support for Donald Trump.
Justice Department Files Complaint Against North Carolina Over Bathroom Law
Attorney General Loretta Lynch filed a federal complaint against North Carolina Monday after the state sued the federal government in the fight over its controversial transgender bathroom law.
North Carolina Sues Federal Government Over Transgender Bathroom Law
The state of North Carolina sued the federal government Monday. North Carolina's governor says the Obama administration is bypassing Congress to rewrite state law. It's over the state's controversial bill that limits protections for LGBT people.