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The presidents of the National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers say the political climate has added to age-old money problems for teachers, such as underfunded schools.

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Community Resource Expo will take place on February 8, 2025 at the Encinitas Community Center located at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive in Encinitas. This free, public event, in partnership with the City of Encinitas, is an opportunity for the expected 300+ attendees to discover more than 40 local businesses, services, goods and attractions. Members of the community can meet exhibitors from local businesses in industries such as: Estate Planning, Finance, Fitness, Health, Insurance, Real Estate, Senior Services, Travel, Wealth Management, Wellness, and more. "One of the most powerful aspects of community events is the opportunity for people to connect face-to-face," said Sherry Yardley, CEO of the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce. "When local businesses and residents come together, it creates an invaluable opportunity for both sides to engage in meaningful conversations allowing residents to ask questions, share feedback, and form relationships with business owners they might not otherwise meet." Exhibitors include: Rancho Coastal Humane Society, FireSnake Fitness, InWealth Management, Village Encinitas, The Seasoned Organizer, The Encinitas Historical Society, Community Resource Center, El Camino Memorial, California Coast Credit Union, San Diego County Credit Union, At Home Nursing Care, The City of Encinitas, The Living Trust Co., Brain Balance of Encinitas, Assistance League, TrueCare, Retread, Next Day Access, Easter Seals and Belmont Village. Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are still open but space is limited so act now! Contact community@encinitaschamber.com or visit encinitaschamber.com for more information.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kevin Roberts — president of the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind Project 2025 — about the Trump administration's recent actions.

Insurance costs are soaring, and coverage is hard to find in some parts of the United States. Communities say insurers are ignoring their efforts to confront the problem.

President Trump's trade representative, Jamieson Greer, told senators that Trump's tariffs prompted more than 50 countries to reach out to negotiate trade deals. But Greer declined to give a timeline.

Chinese consumers have less and less confidence to splurge, which spells trouble for government efforts to jump-start consumer spending to offset deflation and mitigate the trade war with the U.S.

The U.S. Postal Service's governing board has named David Steiner, a board member of USPS competitor FedEx, to be the next postmaster general following the controversial term of Louis DeJoy.

The United Nations and major groups currently running aid operations in Gaza, briefed by Israel on the plans, said they would not cooperate with the plans.

The consumer protection agency also dropped cases against four other companies including Rocket Homes.

Republicans are proposing deep cuts to Medicaid to finance tax cuts and other priorities. Pushback is coming not only from Democrats, but also from hospitals that rely on revenue from the program.