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RFK Jr. overhauled the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's what it does and why it matters
by Steve Inskeep
It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.
Targeted Tariffs Are An Appropriate Remedy, Rep. Tim Ryan Says
President Trump's move to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports appeals to the Rust Belt. Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio is a Democrat who supports the idea of targeted tariffs.
2018 Primaries Have Begun. NRCC Keeps Its Focus On GOP Majority
The National Republican Congressional Committee is devoted to getting more Republicans elected to the U.S. House. Spokesman Jesse Hunt talks to Rachel Martin following Tuesday's Texas primaries.
DOJ: Sues California Over Impeding Immigration Enforcement
by Carrie Johnson
The federal lawsuit by the Department of Justice escalates a long-running battle between the Trump administration and state officials on matters from immigration to climate change.
Tillerson Makes His First Trip To Africa As Secretary Of State
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson heads to Africa and into some political crises in Ethiopia and Kenya. Security and counterterrorism will be high on his agenda in Djibouti, Chad and Nigeria.
Rep. Beto O'Rourke Faces A Tough Race To Unseat Sen. Ted Cruz
In Texas, Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke is running to unseat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. O'Rourke talks to Rachel Martin following Tuesday's primary in the Lone Star State.
Politics In The News: Cohn Resignation, Texas Primary
by Mara Liasson
Another official is leaving the White House. Economic adviser Gary Cohn's resignation demonstrates what a time of turnover it has been. Plus, Democrats made some gains in Tuesday's primary in Texas.
After Losing Tariff Battle, Trump Economic Adviser Cohn Resigns
Steve Inskeep talks to Stephen Moore of the Heritage Foundation about White House economic adviser Gary Cohn stepping down. Moore informally advises the Trump administration on economic matters.
Ask Cokie: Listeners Want To Know About Security Clearances
A number of top aides in the Trump administration have not been granted full security access. Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts about security clearances.
Ex-Adult Movie Actress Sues Trump Over Nondisclosure Agreement
Steve Inskeep talks to Michael Rothfeld of The Wall Street Journal about Stephanie Clifford, known professionally as Stormy Daniels, who's suing President Trump to void a hush-money deal.
EU Officials Consider Imposing Duties On Some 100 U.S. Products
President Trump targeted the European Union in threatening to impose tariffs on aluminum and steel imports to the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to David O'Sullivan, the EU ambassador to Washington.
North Korea Indicates It's Willing To Talk About Denuclearization
South Korea says the North is open to discussing denuclearization with the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to Joel Wit, a former State Department official who has experience negotiating with North Korea.
Results Are In For Nation's First Contests In 2018 Election Cycle
by Ben Philpott
Texans cast their votes in primaries Tuesday. Democrats turned out in numbers not seen in more than a decade — though far more GOP voters showed up at the polls across the deep red state.