This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for Wednesday, June 4th, covers three main news stories: President Trump's doubling of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum and its potential impact on U.S. businesses and consumers, the Trump administration's request to Congress to rescind billions in previously approved spending for foreign aid and public broadcasting, and the suspension of food aid distribution in Gaza by a U.S.-backed organization following a deadly shooting near one of its sites. The podcast features interviews with experts to provide context and analysis on each of these developing situations.
