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This message comes from Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile took what's wrong with wireless and made it right. They offer premium wireless plans for less and all plans include high-speed data, unlimited talk and text, and nationwide coverage. See for yourself at mintmobile.com slash switch. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. President Trump's terrorists have unsettled stock markets again on Monday for a third straight session. Trump is now threatening additional 50 percent tariffs on imports from China. And as NPR's Maria Aspin reports, some Wall Street CEOs and business leaders are expressing concern over the damage the levies are causing.

Economists across the political aisle have long warned that Trump's tariffs will raise prices for all consumers. Now we're seeing mounting warnings that they'll also tip the United States and the world into a recession. Goldman Sachs just raised its outlook for a recession this year to almost 50-50. And it said that if Trump doesn't back down on tariffs, it fully expects a recession. Even if that doesn't happen, the chaos in the financial markets is causing real damage to ordinary Americans who have their retirement accounts and other savings invested there. NPR's Maria Aspin reporting. The Trump administration has repealed a Biden-era crackdown on gun

sellers who break federal law. NPR's Martin Costey reports that the move was highly anticipated by both gun control and gun rights groups. Biden's 2021 zero tolerance policy allowed the ATF to shut down dealers who falsified records, failed to do background checks, or committed certain other violations. Mark Collins of the gun control group known as Brady says the policy was aimed at the sellers

who made it easier for criminals to get guns, and he's sorry it's gone. It tells rogue gun dealers and dealers that want to profit off of risky and irresponsible behavior, that it's okay to do that. You can go back to the days where we're just going to give you a slap on the wrist and let you keep going. But gun owners of America celebrated the rollback. In a statement, the group says the Biden policy had, aggressively targeted gun dealers

for minor paperwork errors. Martin Costi, NPR News. Health officials in the West Bank say a Palestinian American was killed by Israeli forces there over the weekend. NPR's Hadil Al-Shalchi reports on the latest death of a US citizen in the West Bank. The Israeli military said it opened fire towards three people who were endangering drivers

by hurling rocks at a highway in the village of Turmus Aya. West Bank health officials said that 14-year-old Palestinian-American Amir Rabi' was killed in that operation and another US citizen was injured. The US State Department did not have immediate comment. Yasser Alqam is with the Turmus Aya municipality. He had a was injured. The U.S. State Department did not have immediate comment. Yasir Alqam is with the Tirmus Aya Municipality. He had a message for the U.S. government. Put some pressure on the Netanyahu administration to at least protect its citizens residing in Palestine.

Rabia is the fourth known American citizen killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank. Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR News, Tel Aviv. NPR News. U.S. futures are up slightly and after hours trading on Wall Street. On Asian market shares are also higher, up around 5 percent in Japan. This is NPR. The U.S. Supreme Court says the Trump administration may use an 18th century law to continue deporting Venezuelans accused of being gang members.

In a 5-4 decision Monday, the justices also ruled that ICE detainees must be given a chance to challenge their deportations. Meanwhile, Chief Justice John Roberts paused a lower court order to bring Gilmar Obrego Garcia back to the United States. Obrego Garcia is the Maryland man who was deported by mistake and sent to a prison in El Salvador. The Justice Department says there's nothing it can do because he's no longer in U.S. custody. A new ticket price is in place for Tuesday night's Mega Millions lottery drawing. The lottery is betting that its price hike will lead to better odds and bigger jackpots.

NPR's Giles Snyder has the details. Mega Millions players are now forking over $5 per ticket, more than double the previous $2 price. The ticket price went up after Friday's drawing, but while it's now more expensive to play Mega Millions, the lottery is expecting to see more billion-dollar jackpots that grow faster and lead to more ticket sales. And lottery officials hope the new price will improve the odds of winning the grand prize that can now start at $50 million rather than $20 million. With bigger jackpots as well as an increase in the value of non-jackpot prizes, the change in price is aimed at drawing more attention to the Mega Millions game from potential players who may not otherwise buy a ticket.

Trial Snyder, NPR News. Again, U.S. futures are up slightly in after-hours trading on Wall Street. This is NPR News. This message comes from Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile took what's wrong with wireless and made it right. They offer premium wireless plans for less, and all plans include high-speed data, unlimited talk and text, and nationwide coverage. See for yourself at mintmobile.com switch.