The U.S. House is expected to pass a $36 billion relief package including billions for Puerto Rico. Although Congress is not expected to revisit the island's $74 billion debt, analysts say the infusion of federal aid may help revive Puerto Rico's stagnant economy.
In much of the area burning in Northern California, agriculture is the main industry. And in the Sonoma and Napa counties, wine is the big player. It's worth billions and employs a 100,000 workers.
Stanley Fischer says that despite record highs in the stock market — boosted by the Fed's low interest rates — he doesn't see a bubble. But he says the U.S. debt could be a problem if rates go up.
Stock prices have more than tripled since the bull market began in 2009. David Greene talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution.
President Trump and Congress may have one more chance to pass major legislation in 2017. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio about plans to overhaul the tax system.
Nearly 90 percent of Puerto Rico is still without power more than two weeks after Hurricane Maria. Authorities say it will take months to restore electricity, as the storm destroyed the power grid.