April 07, 2025

China pushes back against US tariffs; UConn women crowned champs

33 minutes

On today's episode: Global markets open down following the latest US tariffs and China has accused the US of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying; severe weather has led to flooding in the South; Trump hopes New Hampshire's Chris Sununu runs for the US Senate; the University of Connecticut won the NCAA women's national basketball title.

Russia reduces prison sentence for US soldier convicted of theft.

Treasury Secretary says more than 50 countries want to negotiate tariffs with U.S.

Senate GOP approves framework for Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts after late-night session.

Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in Hands Off! rallies across the U.S.

NY public schools tell Trump administration they won't comply with DEI order.

Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post-tariff plans.

Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance.

Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans.

One Louisiana baker is worried about how the tariff war will affect their quality.

The tariff war might affect the price of your sushi dinner.

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars.

A beloved library that united the US and Canada faces new border restrictions.

The US is on an egg hunt in Europe to ease prices at home.

US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO says.

New Social Security rules present barriers to rural communities without internet, transportation.

Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases are nearing 500.

The skyrocketing cost of weight-loss drugs has state Medicaid programs looking for a solution.

Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs.

Beloved Anchorage pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him.

Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know.

So long, Park City. Sundance Film Festival to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027.

Will Smith gets a street named in the Philadelphia neighborhood where he was born and raised.

Broadway welcomes 'Real Women Have Curves The Musical,' which lets the Latino community see itself.

Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky to make hockey history, UConn women extend record with another hoops championship ahead of men’s title showdown, Red Sox stay hot with offensive outburst, a multi-time Cy Young winner lands on the injured list, Denny Hamlin hangs on and Brian Harman wins in Texas. Houston rallies to beat Duke 70-67 in the Final Four, will face Florida for the NCAA title. There's no easy answers for slowing down rising level of pitching injuries at all levels of baseball. Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg named the AP men's college basketball player of the year. NBA fines Grizzlies' Ja Morant $75,000 for continued finger-gun gestures, after warning him to stop. WNBA star Elena Delle Donne retires after 11 seasons and the 2019 championship.

With March Madness underway, it's game time for newly opened women's-sports bars across the US.

Middle East latest Israeli strike on media tent near Gaza hospital kills reporter, wounds others.

Pope makes surprise appearance at St. Peter’s Square, 2 weeks after leaving hospital.

Disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has died at age 94.

On this week's AP Religion Roundup, an English church bodyslams low church attendance with professional wrestling.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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