The Democratic Response To Trump's Latest Border Security Proposal
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin following President Trump's latest proposal on border security.
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During Government Shutdown, Many Federal Workers Can't Afford To Miss A Paycheck
The federal government's failure to pay its workers during the shutdown has caused hardship for many. Economist Joseph Stiglitz tells NPR's Melissa Block why so many have no savings to fall back on.
Trump Travels To Dover AFB For Dignified Transfer Of 4 Americans Killed In Syria
The president met privately with family members Saturday morning. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan also traveled to the ceremony.
Powerful Winter Storm Sweeps East After Blanketing The Midwest
The storm is bringing snow, ice, freezing rain and arctic air to much of the East Coast.
'I'm Falling Apart': Shutdown Squeeze Tightens For Low-Wage Workers
Low pay combined with a high cost of living make it even more of a challenge for those who suddenly find themselves without a paycheck.
Ex-Chicago Police Officer Sentenced To 81 Months For Laquan McDonald Murder
A day after three officers were acquitted of trying to cover up the killing, Jason Van Dyke was sent to prison for shooting the black teen 16 times. McDonald's family argues the punishment is light.
In 2017, Women Marched In Solidarity; 2019 Finds A Fractured Movement
For the third year in a row, women will march in Washington, D.C., and other cities in the name of social change. But some of the messaging is being lost amid controversy surrounding march leaders.
Some States Defy U.S. Rules Denying Unemployment To Unpaid Federal Workers
The Department of Labor says that 450,000 "essential" employees are not eligible for the benefits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among those saying "we're gonna do it, and shame on them."
Opinion: Leaving Syria Is Far Less Risky Than Staying
ISIS may not be defeated, but the U.S. is right to withdraw from Syria, argue Aaron David Miller of the Woodrow Wilson Center and Richard Sokolsky of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Opinion: Volunteers Step Up To Care For Furloughed Federal Workers
Around the country, Americans are pitching in to help out government employees who aren't being paid during the shutdown, offering free meals, free haircuts, interest-free loans, and more.