Azhar Merchant

2 weeks ago | pbs.org | Azhar Merchant

Apr 24, 2025 6:20 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Money for heating and cooling assistance for those in need is on the line. As part of the cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Trump administration reportedly fired the staff that runs the Low-Income Home Energy Program. Congress already approved funds for the program but with the staff gone, the allocated money is frozen. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Logan Atkinson Burke.

3 weeks ago | pbs.org | Azhar Merchant

Apr 22, 2025 6:55 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio President Trump’s trade wars are likely to slow down economic growth across the globe significantly this year, according to projections from the International Monetary Fund. And Treasury Secretary Bessent reportedly told investors that he believes the trade war with China is unsustainable and hopes tariffs on both sides could be eased. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ron Insana.

1 month ago | pbs.org | Azhar Merchant

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio For a closer look at how President Trump's tariffs are already impacting the U.S. and global economies, Amna Nawaz spoke with Mary Lovely, a senior fellow who studies tariffs at the nonpartisan Peterson Institute for International Economics.

1 month ago | pbs.org | Azhar Merchant

Apr 7, 2025 6:25 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio In a historic moment for hockey, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky's record for most goals scored in a career. Amna Nawaz discussed Ovechkin and his record-breaking achievement with Joe Beninanti, play-by-play announcer for the Capitals on the Monumental Sports Network.

1 month ago | pbs.org | Azhar Merchant

Apr 4, 2025 6:55 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Stocks were in free fall again Friday, ending the markets' worst week in years as a trade war heated up. China responded to President Trump’s tariffs with their own, 34 percent on all imported U.S. goods. Markets also fell after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said tariffs are expected to lead to higher prices and weaken the economy. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Justin Wolfers.