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Los Angeles immigration raid protests update
by Scott Detrow
Members of the California National Guard have arrived in downtown Los Angeles. President Trump ordered 2,000 Guard troops to be deployed following protests in the LA area over raids by ICE.
In Support Of Withdrawing U.S. Troops From Syria
Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu of California tells NPR's Michel Martin that since Congress never approved the military deployment to Syria, President Trump is right to end it.
A Chaotic Week In Washington
NPR's Michel Martin and The Washington Post's Robert Costa review a week marked by the president's announced pullout from Syria, the defense secretary's resignation and a government shutdown.
With House Adjourned, Government Shutdown Is All But Guaranteed
by Scott Detrow
A partial government shutdown is all but guaranteed as the House of Representatives has adjourned until Saturday and there is no deal to fund those agencies whose funding expires at midnight.
Stuck On Border Wall Funding, Government Creeps Closer To Shutdown
by Susan Davis
A government shutdown is expected as President Trump continues to demand border wall funding and Democrats in Congress say they won't support the 5 billion dollars he wants.
Democratic Senator On Whether Impending Government Shutdown Can Be Skirted
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., about the impending government shutdown and whether it can be avoided.
Sen. Tim Kaine On Why Mattis' Resignation Is Cause For Concern
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., about the resignation of Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and why he's concerned.
Asylum Lawyer Discusses New U.S. Policy Changes
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to asylum lawyer Ruby Powers about changes to U.S. asylum policy including keeping migrants in Mexico while their claims are processed.
Oklahoma Senator Discusses The Looming Government Shutdown
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., about the looming government shutdown.
If Funding Compromise Is Not Reached 400,000 Federal Employees Will Work Without Pay
by Brian Naylor
More than 400,000 federal workers deemed essential will have to work without pay come midnight ... unless lawmakers can settle on a way to keep the government funded.
Year End Check-In With 'Capital Gazette' Photojournalist, Joshua McKerrow
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly checks in with Joshua McKerrow, a photojournalist at the Capital Gazette, who we first spoke to in June after the shooting at the Annapolis newspaper.
Without Border Wall Funding, Government Shutdown Expected
by Scott Detrow
A government shutdown is expected as President Trump continues to demand border wall funding and Democrats in Congress say they won't support the 5 billion dollars he wants.
The Latest On The Looming Government Shutdown
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump says he's prepared to shut down the government if he doesn't get funding for his border wall, and it appears to be headed that way.