Texas Flooding Update, Tariff Limbo, Health Groups Sue RFK, Jr.

This NPR news podcast, "Up First," covers three main stories: the devastating floods in Central Texas, the uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariffs, and a lawsuit against Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. regarding vaccine policy. The report from Texas focuses on the rising death toll, especially among children at a summer camp, and questions about the adequacy of flood warnings. The discussion on tariffs centers on the instability caused by the President's changing trade policies and their impact on businesses and consumers. Finally, the podcast details a lawsuit from medical groups alleging that RFK Jr.'s actions on vaccine policy are dangerous and illegal, specifically his decision to remove recommendations for COVID vaccines for pregnant women and healthy children.