Republicans Still Divided Over Health Care Bill
We look at what the conflict is within the House Republican caucus over their proposed health care law, ahead of a scheduled vote Friday.
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Trump Faces Most Consequential Day Of His Presidency So Far
The president's reputation as a deal-maker is on the line Friday as House Republicans face a politically perilous vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Sandi Toksvig: Can Social Change Start With Laughter?
When comedian and TV host Sandi Toksvig came out as gay in the early 1990s, she used humor to recover from the onslaught of vitriol.Today, she says, humor can help bring about social change.
Maysoon Zayid: Should Humor Make Us Uncomfortable?
Maysoon Zayid teases herself for all the ways she's different: she has cerebral palsy, she's Muslim, she's Palestinian. By making us laugh at it, she gets us to think about acceptance.
Kevin Breel: What Can Depression Teach Us About Comedy?
The image of the "sad clown" can seem like a cliche. But for Kevin Breel, it's very real. He describes how he struggled with depression while performing as a stand-up comedian.
The U.S. Can't Really Know If Farmers Are Cutting Back On Antibiotics, GAO Says
New FDA rules limit how farmers can give antibiotics to animals raised for meat. But a Government Accountability Office report says the FDA doesn't collect the data to know if that policy is working.
House Postpones Vote On Republican Health Care Bill
Republican leaders are trying to bridge the divide on their bill to alter the Affordable Care Act. NPR's Ron Elving explains the options available to them, and the potential consequences of failure.
After Delaying Vote, GOP Leaders Scramble To Save Health Care Bill
The White House continues to work on a deal with conservative Freedom Caucus representatives in order to ensure enough votes in favor of the American Health Care Act.
Republican Infighting Derails Vote On Health Care Bill
The House of Representatives delayed a scheduled Thursday vote on the GOP health care bill aimed at rolling back and replacing the Affordable Care Act. The White House is working to cut a deal with a bloc of conservatives in order to pass it.
Rep. Donovan: GOP Health Bill Does Not Solve Problems Of Affordable Care Act
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Republican Rep. Dan Donovan who says he plans to vote against the GOP health care bill.