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The Supreme Court has ordered the Trump administration to begin the process of releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom it mistakenly deported to El Salvador. China will increase tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%. USA TODAY Congress Reporter Riley Beggin discusses the blueprint approved by House Republicans to start work on President Donald Trump's agenda. Inflation eased in March. USA TODAY Wellness Reporter Charles Trepany recounts his stay at a real-life 'White Lotus' hotel, and the broader appeal of wellness travel. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s allergy season and that means sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes for many. If you’ve wondered if your allergies are getting worse, you’re not alone. New research shows that pollen season is getting longer and more intense. But why? Lew Ziska, associate professor at Columbia University and a co-author of a new study on pollen, joins The Excerpt to share the science behind an intensifying allergy season. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Money Editor Charisse Jones takes a look at the market response to President Donald Trump's move pausing reciprocal tariffs for most countries. A jailed U.S. citizen has been released in a prisoner swap with Russia. USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses how tourists detained by ICE are revealing shocking detention conditions. International tourists are turning away from the U.S. as a travel destination. The Masters golf tournament tees off. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@USATODAY.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microsoft says it has created a new state of matter to power quantum computers - one that’s neither liquid, solid nor gas. It’s the latest major announcement in the race to achieve a new level of computing power, one that’s exponentially faster by several magnitudes than traditional computers. This historic achievement will transform the development of new drug treatments, data encryption and artificial intelligence. How is Microsoft advancing the science of quantum computing? Chetan Nayak, a technical fellow in quantum hardware at Microsoft and co-author of the study that first presented Microsoft’s research in the scientific journal Nature, joins The Excerpt to talk about both the science and the progress. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Donald Trump's latest tariffs take effect Wednesday. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses the Supreme Court's move to halt the reinstatement of fired federal employees. Trump signs an executive order aimed at reviving the U.S. coal industry. Health Secretary RFK Jr. is going after fluoride in tap water. USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes says President Trump has cancelled hundreds of student visas. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@USATODAY.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He terrorized women. He slipped through the cracks. But one detective refused to give up. Untested, an exclusive true crime podcast series from WITNESS and USA TODAY, brings listeners along on this detective’s quest to bring a serial sex offender to justice. Coming in April. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Supreme Court ruling will allow the Trump administration to resume the deportation of certain immigrants. USA TODAY Congress Reporter Savannah Kuchar explains the impact the stock market and newly imposed tariffs have on President Donald Trump’s approval ratings. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court placed a hold on the return of a Maryland father mistakenly deported to El Salvador. USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson talks about how some Trump allies are sounding off in the tariff debate. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces backlash after sharing publicly supporting the MMR vaccine. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@USATODAY.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People are passionate about their views, and we'll continue to bring you that pulse from readers and listeners like you. Today you’ll hear from Senior Voices Editor Casey Blake about how her team envisioned Forum, a place for people to share their opinions on topics in the news. If you'd like to weigh in on a different topic, you can find more questions at usatoday.com/forum. And if your submission is selected for print, we might invite you to add your voice to a future special bonus episode like this one. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's next for the market response to tariffs? USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses why Trump's moves to punish law firms are causing alarm. The Justice Department has suspended a lawyer who criticized the Trump administration in the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire talks about the potential implications of cuts for local libraries. UConn defeats South Carolina for the women's college basketball championship. An MTA agent spreads kindness on the New York City subway. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Among the nation's nearly 14 million estimated unauthorized immigrants, more than two million didn't sneak over the border or overstay a visa but rather took what was once a legal pathway to the United States endorsed by President Joe Biden. The problem with that? Well, Biden isn’t president anymore, Donald Trump is. And so, what was legal just a few months ago, could easily be illegal tomorrow. The question is, what happens to people who made reasonable plans for staying in the US but suddenly find themselves illegal virtually overnight? What about their families, their kids, their employers? USA TODAY Immigration and Border Reporter Lauren Villagran joins The Excerpt to share her reporting on this developing story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Michael Collins discusses a judge's decision to order a deported man sent back to the United States. Stocks plunge again. And China retaliates. USA TODAY National Correspondent Dinah Voyles Pulver explains how the military is taking an abrupt turn after decades of climate change research. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee takes a look at a historically bad day for the markets. The Trump administration gives states 10 days to certify they've ended DEI in schools. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers discusses the firings of several Trump White House national security officials. Plus, a Pentagon watchdog launches a probe into the Signal chat leak. Another active Atlantic hurricane season is on the way. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when today’s treasure – satellites that give us access to broadband internet and accurate weather forecasts among other things – become tomorrow’s trash? Or, in other words, where does all that space junk go? And what does climate change have to do with it? Last month, a team of aerospace engineers at MIT released their findings from a research study on the effects of climate change on satellites in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Will Parker, PhD candidate in Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT, and lead author of the study, joins The Excerpt to discuss how global warming affects satellites. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers takes a look at President Donald Trump's Wednesday tariff announcement. A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down the high court's decision against makers of flavored vapes that are popular with teenagers. Police who started a cold case podcast found a woman's remains after 42 years. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Women in the culinary world have long fought to be heard, respected and given full credit for their contributions. With a career spent both cooking and writing about food alongside well-known chefs and television personalities Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain, Laurie Woolever has a unique perspective on navigating the complex world of food culture. She is the best-selling author of “Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography,” a collection of interviews with those who knew him personally and professionally, and co-author of “World Travel: An Irreverent Guide,” with Anthony Bourdain. She joins us on The Excerpt to discuss her new memoir “Care and Feeding,” which is on bookshelves now. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A liberal won Wisconsin's Supreme Court election Tuesday, while two Florida Republicans won their special elections to fill U.S. House vacancies. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services. Cory Booker breaks the record for the longest known Senate speech. USA TODAY National News Reporter Jeanine Santucci explains how cuts to the Department of Agriculture are hitting food banks. Val Kilmer dies at 65. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison has the latest ahead of Wednesday's expected tariff announcement from President Donald Trump. Republicans want to defund Planned Parenthood. They are asking for the Supreme Court's help. U.S. imports surged to record heights as consumers stocked up ahead of tariffs. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses the future of fire-resistant neighborhoods. How did April Fools' Day originate? Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We asked: Do you agree with Millennials and Gen Zers who are waiting longer to have kids - or deciding not to have them at all? Could anything help to change it? What went into your decision regarding whether you wanted to become a parent? Forum is a new series from USA TODAY's Opinion team, dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans are starkly divided on. Today you’ll hear from a few folks about how they view the fertility rate hitting a historic low. If you'd like to weigh in on a different topic, you can find more questions at usatoday.com/forum. And if your submission is selected for print, we might invite you to add your voice to a future special bonus episode like this one. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Donald Trump, in an interview with NBC News, said 'there will be bombing' if Iran does not come to an agreement with the U.S. over its nuclear program. Trump also told NBC he does not plan to fire any of the top security officials involved in a leaked Signal group chat. USA TODAY Congress Reporter Savannah Kuchar looks at some potential national implications of a court election in Wisconsin. USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes talks about what might be next for the U.S. Postal Service and how USPS is ingrained as a cultural institution. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tax season is in full swing and there are a few changes this year. Not only has President Donald Trump proposed several substantive and not-so-substantive changes to tax policy on the campaign trail, but you might see changes to the tax forms you receive. Also, how will DOGE and the Trump Administration's cuts to federal workers affect the IRS and you getting your tax return? USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporters Medora Lee and Daniel de Visé join The Excerpt to dig into all of these issues. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.