Did tariffs contribute to the Great Depression? Here’s what to know
Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists…
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European Union leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine support
European Union leaders are expected to discuss rapidly increasing defense budgets. There’s new urgency after President Trump paused military supplies…
Layoffs, potential closures of key facilities raise worries about NOAA’s future
The Trump administration may end leases for some of NOAA’s offices while the agency terminates several advisory committees at the…
DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But it’s not looking at big spending drivers
Even if you take DOGE’s savings claims so far at face value, its moves to cancel contracts, end leases and…
State Supreme Court races can be costly, competitive and combative. Why?
Wisconsin is on track to break spending records once again in a high court contest that’s at times turned heated….