The paperwork trap: A sneaky way to cut Medicaid in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill'? Republicans want to add work requirements for Americans to get Medicaid. Is that a necessary step to fight "waste, fraud, and abuse" or a sneaky way of cutting the social safety net? Greg Rosalsky
Kari Lake takes her war on Voice of America to Congress Presidential adviser Kari Lake attacked the Voice of America in Congressional testimony Wednesday. A former network official called her actions "profoundly harmful to our national interests." David Folkenflik
Judge orders Trump administration to resume distributing money for EV chargers Congress designated money for building new EV chargers, but the Trump administration put a freeze on those funds. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering the program to resume. Camila Domonoske
Why a war in the Middle East hasn't sparked an oil crisis Global crude oil prices are now lower than they were before Israel attacked Iran earlier this month. A price spike did occur, but it was short-lived — unlike oil crises of the past. Camila Domonoske
Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit paperwork to securing health care. Margaret Cirino
Even bridal gowns fall victim to tariffs Tariffs have entered the bridal fitting room as couples are discovering that almost all the dresses are made abroad. Many are designed in the U.S. and made in China. Alina Selyukh
NTSB faults Boeing for lack of safety protocols in 737 Max door plug blowout The nation's top safety investigators concluded that a lack of basic safety processes at Boeing, coupled with an inexperienced workforce, contributed to the door plug blowout in January 2024. Joel Rose
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says tariff uncertainty warrants caution on rate cuts Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, under continued attack from President Trump, says the impact of tariffs on inflation should become clearer in the coming months. Alina Selyukh
NTSB chair says systemic failures led to door plug flying off Boeing 737 Max plane midflight National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said Tuesday that the heroic actions of the crew aboard an Alaska Airlines flight ensured everyone survived the terrifying incident last year when a door plug panel flew off the plane shortly after takeoff. Associated Press
Why some companies want you to switch to an electric grill Grilling usually involves burning fossil fuel, but some manufacturers are offering electric grills and citing climate change as a reason to switch.