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.
Uncertainty Over Affordable Care Act Subsidies May Mean Higher Rates
Rachel Martin talks to Marc Harrison, CEO of Intermountain Healthcare, about how the uncertainty around federal subsidies in the Affordable Care Act is complicating his business. Premiums could go up.
Sudden Drought Conditions Spur Montana's Wildfires
Fire season is Montana began early this year, and the blazes continue to burn larger than in average years. Meteorologists say they're being fueled by something called a flash drought.
Texas Measure Would Restrict Insurance Coverage For Abortions
The legislature passed the measure in a special session. Women would be required to pay a separate insurance premium to get coverage for an abortion that isn't an emergency.
People On Guam Remain Calm Despite North Korea's Threats
President Trump amped up his words against North Korea, saying North Korea's leader "is not going to threaten the United States." The U.S. territory of Guam is in the shadow of North Korea's threats.
Nebraska Could Still Keep Keystone XL Pipeline From Being Built
When President Trump approved the Keystone XL Pipeline in March, many people thought that meant the controversial project would finally be built. But the pipeline still needs approval from Nebraska.
Conn. Bridge Replacement Would Be Disruptive, Businesses Say
A century-old bridge that's crucial to the Northeast Rail Corridor is deteriorating and causing commuter problems. There's tension between state officials and residents over the plan to replace it.
1 Year Later, Baton Rouge Works To Recover From Damaging Storms
Ailsa Chang talks to Sharon Weston Broome, mayor of Baton Rouge, La., about the severe storms that flooded the city this time last year, and displaced tens of thousands of people.
Why Scientists Can't Explain All The Appeal Of An Eclipse
E.C. Krupp, director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, discusses with Ailsa Change how humans have understood eclipses over time — from early myths to modern science.
Police Report: Culprit Breaks Into An Apartment And Cleans It
Police in Arlington County, Va., report a resident called to say while they were away on vacation, their apartment had been broken into. Nothing was reported missing but it had been cleaned.
Let Lady Luck Decide What Tattoo You Should Get
Don't know what tattoo to get? Drop a coin into a vending machine at Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas and out comes a plastic bulb. Whatever design is inside, that's your new ink. It only costs $100.
