The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady this week, despite demands for lower rates from President Trump. The move comes as the Commerce Department reports modest growth in the U.S. economy.

The threat of 50% tariffs on all goods coming from Brazil has growers and producers in the South American country on edge.

The Supreme Court majority is advancing a long-term goal of conservatives to strengthen presidential power. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with John Yoo, a proponent of "unitary executive theory." ...

President Trump, who has insisted Aug. 1 is a firm deadline for countries around the world, said that "the complexities of a ...