NPR News: 06-18-2026 6PM EDT
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst.
What is Vice President Vance's stance on the ceasefire with Iran?
Vice President Vance is defending President Trump's memorandum of understanding for a 60-day ceasefire with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Have a little bit of faith in the President of the United States. The idea that he is going to strike a deal that's been bad for the American people, it's preposterous.
But not all Republicans are on board.
Why are some Republicans critical of President Trump's foreign policy?
Senator Bill Cassidy says it's the worst foreign policy blunder in decades.
Iran gets $300 billion to rebuild, which they'll use some of it to support things that we don't care for.
What does the latest NPR PBS News Marist poll reveal about Americans' views on the economy?
I think that we have 13 Americans dead. We've spent anywhere from $25 to $100 billion in munitions. And it turns out we've lost the credible threat of attacking them again.
What are the implications of the potential closure of Alligator Alcatraz detention center?
Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker also slammed the deal, saying it's completely out of step with President Trump's goals. Americans continue to feel not great about the economy or about President Trump's leadership. And here's Stephen Fowler reports on details in the latest NPR PBS News Marist poll that was released today.
President Trump faces his largest ever gap between those who approve of his job and those who don't. The disapproval is driven by nearly all Democrats, about two-thirds of independents, and one in five Republicans. When asked about how Trump is handling the economy, the numbers are even worse. Only a third of Americans say they approve, a figure lower than any point during former President Biden's tenure. One reason? Gas prices.
How is the new mRNA flu vaccine being received by the FDA?
Even though the average price per gallon has decreased by about 40 cents in the last month per AAA, three-quarters of voters say it still puts a major strain on their finances. Stephen Fowler, NPR News.
The Immigration and Custom Enforcement Detention Center in the Everglades, known as Alligator Alcatraz, may be closing. The controversial state-run detention center has been hailed by President Trump, but criticized by lawyers and human rights groups over its harsh conditions. From member station WUSF, Megan Bowman reports it's unclear whether detainees removed from the facility will be returned.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says detainees at the facility were recently moved to other centers for their safety due to hurricane season.
What recent developments have occurred in Ukraine's conflict with Russia?
But those suing to close down the center, including head of the Friends of the Everglades, Eve Samples, says it's still operating.
We are not accepting ICE's statements at their word. And even if all detainees have in fact been moved out, there's still concerning harm that is ongoing at the site.
Talks began in May about winding down the facility, which opened during last year's hurricane season. Attorneys returned to court this month, back to the judge who ordered the facility to close last year. That decision was overturned on appeal. For NPR News, I'm Megan Bowman in Tampa.
And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur continue to move inland, with heavy rainfall expected in parts of the southeast. The first flu vaccine that uses the same technology as the COVID-19 shots took an important step toward possible approval today. NPR's Rob Stein has more.
A flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology won the endorsement of a key Food and Drug Administration advisory committee after a day-long meeting. The FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted unanimously that the benefits of the mRNA flu vaccine appear to outweigh any risks for adults age 50 and older. The fate of the vaccine is being closely watched because mRNA technology has been both glorified and vilified in the wake of the pandemic. The FDA usually follows the advice of its advisory committees, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been a vocal critic of vaccines, especially mRNA vaccines. Rob Stein, NPR News.
Ukraine hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting hundreds of flights at the capital's airports. Russian officials say this is one of Ukraine's biggest drone attacks since Russia started the war more than four years ago.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:05
2
What is Vice President Vance's stance on the ceasefire with Iran?
0:05–0:25
3
Why are some Republicans critical of President Trump's foreign policy?
0:25–0:37
4
What does the latest NPR PBS News Marist poll reveal about Americans' views on the economy?
0:37–0:49
5
What are the implications of the potential closure of Alligator Alcatraz detention center?
0:49–1:37
6
How is the new mRNA flu vaccine being received by the FDA?
1:37–2:21
7
What recent developments have occurred in Ukraine's conflict with Russia?
2:21–5:04