Rep. Jeff Hurd discusses movement by some Republicans to reject deep Medicaid cuts
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., about a movement by some Republican lawmakers to reject deep cuts to Medicaid, the low-income federal health insurance program.
As It Sweeps Northeast, Irma Loses Power But Still Causes Problems
President Trump has declared a state of emergency in Alabama due to Irma. Rachel Martin talks to Brian Hastings, director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, about the effects of the storm.
Work Of 20th-Century Artist Martin Ramirez Kicks Off Opening Of ICA
The Santa Monica Museum of Art reopened in L.A. as the Institute of Contemporary Art. The first show features Ramirez, a Mexican migrant worker who spent much of his life in mental institutions.
News Brief: Irma Weakens, Clinton Memoir And New iPhone
While Irma has weakened, it is still bringing heavy rain to the Southeast. And, there are some big releases on Tuesday: Hillary Clinton's new memoir and Apple's latest iPhone iteration.
Miami Region Cleans Up After Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma tore through Florida and its path left damaged buildings, homes and millions without power. We go to Coral Gables to find out what the clean up effort is like there.
Trump To Meet Malaysia's Leader As Probe Against Him Deepens
President Trump on Tuesday welcomes to the White House Malaysia's prime minister, who is a key player in a kleptocracy case. It involves billions of dollars allegedly looted from a government fund.
Equifax Data Breach Gets The Attention Of Lawmakers On Capitol Hill
David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio about the breach which involves the data of more than 140 million people. Brown is the ranking member on the Senate Banking Committee.
Escaped Bobcat From Lehigh Valley Zoo Forces Festival Attendees Inside
As The Morning Call in Allentown, Pa., reports, zoo officials believe no one attending the beer festival was in danger. It's just that noisy humans make it harder to catch a bobcat.
Hurricane Irma Leaves Behind Devastated Areas In Florida Keys
Key West is closed for business following Irma. David Greene gets an update on the recovery effort from city commissioner Jimmy Weekley, who evacuated to Chattanooga, Tenn., to avoid the storm.
U.N. Security Council Approves Weakened Sanctions Against North Korea
Rachel Martin talks to Colum Lynch of Foreign Policy magazine about the new U.N. sanctions on North Korea. The sanctions were not as strong as the Trump administration had hoped for.
Irma Damage Largely Cuts Off Florida Keys From The Outside World
Hurricane Irma hit the Florida Keys hard. Evacuated residents may not be able to return home for weeks. The scope of the destruction is only just becoming clear.