Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Wizard Johnston.
Air travelers across the country could lose access to TSA pre-check and global entry beginning today.
NPR's Map Loom reports the Department of Homeland Security says it's suspending the programs as the partial government shutdown enters its second week.
In a statement, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, quote,
Democrats on the House Committee on Homeland Security criticized a decision to pause special TSA programs,
saying on social media that the Trump administration is punishing travelers.
Matt Bloom, NPR News.
President Trump says he's raising his new global tariff to 15 percent.
The increase came a day after the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs.
Speaking to ABC News,
Yale professor Natasha Sarin said she doesn't expect consumer costs to drop as a result of the ruling.
While this decision provides some clarity,
I think the kind of uncertainty is hugely damaging for the economy.
That uncertainty is here with us and likely to stay for quite some time.
In a social media post,
Trump said the higher rate takes effect immediately and signaled he may use other trade powers to add more import taxes.
The tariffs have rattled global markets and added new strain on the U.S.
economy.
American businesses and consumers are expected to absorb at least some of the added cost on imported goods.
A major winter storm is bearing down on the Northeast,