Trump says 'great progress' was made on the first day of U.S.-China trade talks The US and China are holding trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland this weekend. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to James McGregor from APCO Worldwide, an advisory firm, about the chances of a deal. Ayesha Rascoe
Federal employee unions fight for survival as Trump tries to eviscerate them In 1978, Congress gave federal workers the right to organize and bargain collectively, finding it in the public interest. Now Trump wants to end those labor rights for most of the federal workforce. Andrea Hsu
Hollywood is facing an 'existential moment' as production levels plummet President Trump's idea to impose a tariff on films made outside the U.S. has been a hot topic all week in Hollywood. It's also put a spotlight on efforts to bring production back to California.
U.S.-China trade talks kick off in Geneva Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with Chinese officials in Geneva, Switzerland, for trade talks as the Trump administration pushes for progress in its trade wars. Willem Marx
Elizabeth Holmes' partner raises millions for new biotech testing startup The incarcerated former Silicon Valley star is advising her partner on a new health tech startup. Holmes was convicted of defrauding investors in her blood-testing company Theranos. Bobby Allyn
Federal judge temporarily halts Trump's sweeping government overhaul A federal judge in San Francisco issued a two-week restraining order temporarily blocking the Trump administration's sweeping overhaul of the federal government. Her order applies to 20 agencies. Andrea Hsu
Why Warren Buffett matters beyond Wall Street The 94-year-old investor is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO. He's built both a fortune and a reputation as "the nicest billionaire" — at a time when many other billionaires are widely criticized. Maria Aspan
Ahead of trade talks, Trump says an 80% tariff on China 'seems right' Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China are starting talks this weekend in Switzerland. These are the first high-level trade talks between the two countries since President Trump returned to the White House. Emily Feng
Rite Aid to close Bartell Drugs unless buyer emerges Bartell Drugs customers are mourning what could be the end of the beloved local pharmacy. Monica Nickelsburg
Bill Gates pledges remaining fortune to Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will now close in 2045, earlier than previously planned. Associated Press