Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.
Hospital Official Waits To See When Senate Votes On GOP Health Bill
The vote has been postponed until after the July 4 holiday. Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Rod Hochman, CEO of Providence St. Joseph Health, which has hospitals in seven states including Washington.
Morning News Brief: Health Care Vote Delayed, New Ransomware Attack Spreads
We look at the future of the Senate's health care bill after Republican leaders postponed a vote. Also, a new ransomware attack has spread from Ukraine, and we update the fight against Boko Haram.
Cokie Roberts Answers Your Questions About Secret Legislation
In the #AskCokie segment, commentator Cokie Roberts talks with Steve Inskeep and answers listener questions about legislation drafted behind closed doors.
GOP Senators Postpone Vote On Health Care Bill
Republican Senators have postponed a vote on their health care bill after it appeared they did not have the votes to pass it.
The GOP Factional Split On Health Care
Senate Republicans delayed a vote on the health care bill after it appeared they wouldn't have the votes to pass it. Steve Inskeep talks with Matt Schlapp of the American Conservative Union.
Poll Shows Low Support For GOP Health Care Bill
Senate Republican leaders have put off a vote on their health care bill until after the July Fourth recess. A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found only 17 percent of Americans approve of the bill.
Illinois Democrats Divided Over Billionaire Candidate
Democrats in Illinois are debating whether they should back a billionaire candidate to take on Gov. Bruce Rauner next year, or whether embracing the money will lead the party astray.
The State Of Boko Haram
Boko Haram extremists have been pushed back from their territorial gains, but they continue to wage attacks in towns and communities in northeastern Nigeria.
European Union Fines Google $2.7 Billion
The European Union has fined Google $2.7 billion over what it calls anti-competitive practices. Steve Inskeep talks with Adrianne Jeffries of The Outline.