Trump’s biggest round of tariffs is coming

What happens when today’s treasure – satellites that give us access to broadband internet and accurate weather forecasts among other things – become tomorrow’s trash? Or, in other words, where does all that space junk go? And what does climate change have to do with it? Last month, a team of aerospace engineers at MIT released their findings from a research study on the effects of climate change on satellites in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Will Parker, PhD candidate in Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT, and lead author of the study, joins The Excerpt to discuss how global warming affects satellites. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers takes a look at President Donald Trump's Wednesday tariff announcement.51 senators voted to end Trump's tariff on Canadian goods in a bipartisan rebuke of the administration's trade policy.A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down the high court's decision against makers of flavored vapes that are popular with teenagers.Police who started a cold case podcast found a woman's remains after 42 years.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Women in the culinary world have long fought to be heard, respected and given full credit for their contributions. With a career spent both cooking and writing about food alongside well-known chefs and television personalities Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain, Laurie Woolever has a unique perspective on navigating the complex world of food culture. She is the best-selling author of “Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography,” a collection of interviews with those who knew him personally and professionally, and co-author of “World Travel: An Irreverent Guide,” with Anthony Bourdain. She joins us on The Excerpt to discuss her new memoir “Care and Feeding,” which is on bookshelves now.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A liberal won Wisconsin's Supreme Court election Tuesday, while two Florida Republicans won their special elections to fill U.S. House vacancies.USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services.Cory Booker breaks the record for the longest known Senate speech at more than 25 hours.The Trump administration acknowledges an 'administrative error' led to one deportation to El Salvador.USA TODAY National News Reporter Jeanine Santucci explains how cuts to the Department of Agriculture are hitting food banks.Val Kilmer dies at 65.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison has the latest ahead of Wednesday's expected tariff announcement from President Donald Trump.Republicans want to defund Planned Parenthood. They are asking for the Supreme Court's help.U.S. imports surged to record heights as consumers stocked up ahead of tariffs.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses the future of fire-resistant neighborhoods.How did April Fools' Day originate?Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We asked: Do you agree with Millennials and Gen Zers who are waiting longer to have kids - or deciding not to have them at all? Could anything help to change it? What went into your decision regarding whether you wanted to become a parent? Forum is a new series from USA TODAY's Opinion team, dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans are starkly divided on. Today you’ll hear from a few folks about how they view the fertility rate hitting a historic low. If you'd like to weigh in on a different topic, you can find more questions at usatoday.com/forum. And if your submission is selected for print, we might invite you to add your voice to a future special bonus episode like this one. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Donald Trump, in an interview with NBC News, said 'there will be bombing' if Iran does not come to an agreement with the U.S. over its nuclear program.Trump also told NBC he does not plan to fire any of the top security officials involved in a leaked Signal group chat.USA TODAY Congress Reporter Savannah Kuchar looks at some potential national implications of a court election in Wisconsin.Some have been rescued following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. But the death toll is stretching into the thousands.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes talks about what might be next for the U.S. Postal Service and how USPS is ingrained as a cultural institution.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tax season is in full swing and there are a few changes this year. Not only has President Donald Trump proposed several substantive and not-so-substantive changes to tax policy on the campaign trail, but you might see changes to the tax forms you receive. Also, how will DOGE and the Trump Administration's cuts to federal workers affect the IRS and you getting your tax return? USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporters Medora Lee and Daniel de Visé join The Excerpt to dig into all of these issues. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the next three months, the State Department is set to assume USAID’s remaining "life-saving and strategic aid programming," according to an internal memo.At least 1,000 people have been killed after an earthquake in Myanmar.USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Kathleen Wong discusses some American travelers' increased fears about border crossings.A federal court in New Jersey could determine whether the United States can deport Mahmoud Khalil.The FBI and Department of Homeland Security question using tattoos to accurately ID Venezuelan criminal gangs.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise asks what the deal is with those purple streetlights.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Congress Reporter Riley Beggin takes a closer look at President Donald Trump's withdrawal of Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador, and what it tells us about growing concerns from Republicans about holding onto their narrow majority in the House.Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he will cut about 10,000 full-time jobs.Federal officials say they've arrested an alleged MS-13 gang leader.USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard explains why Usha Vance's Greenland trip this week changed. Plus, Kim dives into Trump's obsession with the island.There's a new record for the longest cat tail!Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.