The government shutdown is now in its second week,
and President Trump is threatening to fire federal workers.
Democrats say they won't fund the government without a deal on health care,
but neither side is even talking.
I'm Michelle Martin.
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Air traffic control towers are going dark, and pilots are left scrambling for instructions.
Why the government shutdown is making an already severe staffing crisis at airports worse.
And former FBI Director James Comey heads to court today to face felony charges that were only brought after President Trump fired a prosecutor who would not bring them.
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Sea levels around the world have been rising for years.
And now, they're starting to rise faster.
Here's the thing, though.
It really depends on your individual location.
Like, Seattle will see less sea level rise than Annapolis,
which will see less sea level rise than New Orleans.
On Shortwave and Pierce Science Podcast, we get into why.
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In the U.S., national security news can feel far away from daily life.
Distant wars, murky conflicts, diplomacy behind closed doors.