NPR News: 04-20-2026 1PM EDT

The Supreme Court ruled in February that President Trump had overstepped his authority by ordering double-digit tariffs on virtually everything the U.S. imports. A U.S. specialty trade court later ordered the government to refund all $166 billion it collected under those tariffs. Customs officials have now set up an online system so importers can formally request refunds without a lengthy court process. Most claims are eligible today, though complicated requests will wait for a later phase. Refunds are expected to be paid in 60 to 90 days.

Gas Price Predictions and a Ceasefire Deadline

President Trump said he thinks his energy secretary is "totally wrong" for predicting drivers won't see gas prices drop under $3 a gallon for several more months. Secretary Chris Wright told CNN the decline "could happen later this year, might not happen until next year." Trump told a reporter from The Hill that gas prices will drop as soon as the U.S.-Iran war ends. Industry experts say it will take time. The U.S. delegation plans to travel to Islamabad soon, according to an official familiar with the plans, speaking on background because they are not authorized to speak on the record. This comes ahead of tomorrow night's ceasefire deadline between the U.S. and Iran.

Pope Leo XIV in Africa Amid Tensions