Rep. Hakeem Jeffries On The Democrats' Economic Plan
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the recent economic plan the Democratic Party unveiled last week.
Economy
What Europe Thinks Of Sanctions On Russia
NPR's Don Gonyea talks to Rem Korteweg, head of the Clingendael Institute's Europe in the World program, about concerns the European Union has about the recent U.S. Russian sanctions bill.
U.S. Growth Picks Up: Normal Post-Winter Bounceback Or More?
The U.S. economy gained momentum in the second quarter as consumers and businesses picked up their spending. Gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2.6 percent.
U.S. Economy Grew At 2.6 Percent Rate In 2nd Quarter
The economy staged a comeback from a tepid first quarter, but still fell short of the turbo-charged 3 percent growth rate promised by the Trump administration.
High Country Wildflowers Entering Full Bloom
The High Country is bursting with color as the wildflower season enters its full bloom.
Economic Growth Expected To Be Up In Latest Report
The government report on U.S. economic growth due Friday morning is expected to show a bounce-back in growth during April, May and June, after a sluggish start to the year.
Is Foxconn Getting Too Sweet A Deal In Wisconsin?
Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn says it will build its first major U.S. manufacturing plant in Wisconsin. Wisconsin offered Foxconn up to $3 billion to locate there.
What You Need To Know About Foxconn
Foxconn hasn't had much presence in the U.S., but it's the largest corporate employer in China. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Brian Merchant, a tech reporter for Vice, about the company.
Why The 'Trump Bump' Hasn't Happened
Friday's GDP report is expected to show a rebound from a weak first quarter. But the U.S. economy still isn't likely to sustain the 3 percent growth rate the Trump administration is promising.
States Have Already Tried Versions Of 'Skinny Repeal.' It Didn't Go Well
Republican senators are warming to the idea of a scaled-back plan that would delete the Affordable Care Act's individual and employer mandates but leave much of the law intact.