This NPR Up First news podcast covers three main areas: the paused US trade war with Canada and Mexico, President Trump's plans to potentially close the Department of Education (including staff cuts and a Congressional appeal), and the controversial actions of Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" group within the federal government. The podcast features interviews with NPR correspondents reporting on these events, highlighting Canadian anger over trade threats and concerns about Musk's authority and potential conflicts of interest. A key takeaway is the tension between executive actions and Congressional oversight in the US government.
