TSA Worker: ‘They’re Forcing A Choice Between Aviation Security And Border Security’
Many federal employees are working without pay during what’s become longest-ever government shutdown. NPR’s Sarah McCammon talks with Mike Gayzagian, a TSA worker and local American Federation of Government Employees president.
High-Tech Vibrator Ban From CES Show Stirs Claims Of Sexism
A robotic sex toy for women was pulled from the Consumer Electronics Show. NPR’s Sarah McCammon speaks with Wired’s Emily Dreyfuss about the controversy.
Pompeo Says The U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Syria Is Just A “Tactical Change”
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is traveling through the Gulf States at a time when confusion has mounted over U.S. policy in Syria.
On The Navajo Nation, 5,000 Workers Dependent On A Federal Paycheck
Native American tribes are more dependent on federal dollars than many other communities. As the shutdown continues, Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye is asking Congress to exempt tribes.
Don’t Panic: The Government Shutdown Isn’t Making Food Unsafe
The Food and Drug Administration is inspecting less food these days, thanks to the shutdown. And while that has raised questions about food safety, the food business is largely carrying on as usual.
Private Landowners Along Trump’s Proposed Border Wall Risk Losing Property
NPR’s Scott Simon asks ProPublica reporter T. Christian Miller about past efforts to build walls along the Southern border and how private land could be seized in the process.
Migrants Waiting To Apply For U.S. Asylum Up Against Ongoing Shutdown
National focus has been on the border, but what about migrants still waiting for asylum? NPR’s Scott Simon talks to attorney Cristian Sanchez, who is helping an LGBTQ migrant group apply for asylum.
Shutdown Hampers Wildfire Preparedness and Training Across The Country
Firefighters and forest managers are losing valuable time to prepare for the upcoming wildland fire season as the partial government shutdown continues.
Deaf And Unemployed: 1,000+ Applications But Still No Full-Time Job
Despite technological advancements that allow deaf job seekers to communicate more easily with potential employers, applicants say they still face stigma that they can’t do the job.
It’s Official: The Partial Government Shutdown Is The Longest In U.S. History
Saturday marks Day 22 of the partial federal government shutdown, stretching past the 21 days the government shut down in 1995-96. Many federal works missed their first paycheck on Friday.
White House Slams NY Times Report On FBI Concern That Trump Acted On Behalf Of Russia
Spokeswoman Sarah Sanders denied the story which said counterintelligence officials wondered if the new president was working for Russia, and therefore was a national security threat.
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