President Trump, Long A Fan Of Big Steel, Wants The Border Wall To Be Made Of Steel
President Trump says a country is nothing without a steel industry. And while his tariffs have benefited the U.S. steel industry, his claims about a boom with new plants opening are exaggerated.
Government Shutdown Is Causing A Lot Of Uncertainty As Tax Filing Season Approaches
An extended government shutdown could make it harder for taxpayers to file their returns — and receive their refunds.
Spacey Appears In Court Over Sexual Assault Case Involving Busboy In Nantucket
The actor did not enter a plea, despite earlier reports that anticipated he planned to plead not guilty to a charge that he sexually assaulted an 18-year-old man.
U.S. Farmers Face Planting Season Without A Resolution To Trade War
The U.S. trade war with China has cost farmers billions. Government bailouts have helped keep many farms solvent, but thoughts are turning to this year’s planting season.
Not Expecting Back Pay, Government Contractors Collect Unemployment, Dip Into Savings
One expert estimates millions of contractors in the federal workforce won’t receive back pay when the shutdown ends.
National Park Service Plans To Expand Operations Amid Government Shutdown Degradation
Volunteers and a skeletal staff have maintained sites in some parks. In others, the amount of damage and trash triggered an unprecedented move from the National Park Service to return more workers.
Border Patrol Agent Says His Colleagues Support Barriers And Increased Staffing
Longtime border patrol agent Terence Shigg, a former union local leader, supports building a barrier, but he tells NPR’s Michel Martin morale has taken a hit since agents are working without pay.
As Government Shutdown Drags On, Her Student Loan Interest Swells
We asked listeners across the country to share stories of how the shutdown is affecting them. Gabrielle Lopez talks about how her student debt has been affected by the shutdown.
Calls For Trump Impeachment Resurface In ‘NYT’ Op-Ed
New York Times columnist David Leonhardt added his name to a list of people calling for President Trump’s impeachment. He tells NPR’s Michel Martin why he’s writing this now.
Troll Watch: Online Harassment Toward Women
The international human rights group Amnesty International found in a recent study that women experience widespread harassment on Twitter. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with project lead Tanya O’Carroll.
College Program Offers Resources For Homeless Students
During the holiday season, many college students head home for winter break. But what about students who don’t have a home to go back to?
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