Jan 14 Why hemp could take off (and how the shutdown is fueling uncertainty) By Alex D'Elia Farmers already approved for hemp, and businesses sourcing from them or European producers, aren’t affected by the shutdown. But those who hoped to take advantage of the industry’s projected growth have had to push off plans to invest or add… Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 8:44 As federal workers miss first paycheck of the year, Trump says he has their support The partial government shutdown has now lasted three full weeks and will become the longest shutdown in U.S. history this weekend. Still, President Trump said he won't yet declare a national emergency to fund his desired border wall. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
Jan 11 Watch 4:57 How the shutdown is affecting the safety of air travel The government shutdown has affected air travel by forcing airport security and air traffic controllers to work without pay and eliminating some routine safety inspections. TSA workers earn relatively low pay, so they are more likely than other federal employees… Continue watching
Jan 10 Senate approves bill to pay federal employees retroactively after shutdown ends By Associated Press The Senate approved the bill unanimously Thursday. It now goes to the House. Continue reading
Jan 10 Watch 11:05 As shutdown drags on, 'interesting dynamics' appear on Capitol Hill The fight over the government shutdown remains at a stalemate, 20 days after some federal agencies closed. President Trump traveled to Texas Thursday to visit the Mexico border, meeting with members of the U.S. Border Patrol. Meanwhile, protesters across the… Continue watching
Jan 10 Watch 2:26 Shutdown impact: FBI pay, NTSB accident investigations As federal employees affected by the shutdown miss their first paycheck of the year, the FBI Agents Association warned the shutdown could indirectly jeopardize security clearances. Also, the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates accidents around the country soon after… Continue watching
Jan 09 Watch 9:37 White House meeting concludes with '2 completely different stories,' no progress President Trump called a Wednesday meeting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer a “total waste of time.” While Democrats and Republicans differ on what took place during the meeting, it's clear that no… Continue watching
Jan 09 Watch 7:41 Panetta: Shutdown is 'punishing innocent people' The ongoing government shutdown is not the first time a political stalemate has caused federal agencies to close and workers to go without paychecks. Leon Panetta, who was White House chief of staff during a shutdown under President Clinton, tells… Continue watching
Jan 09 Watch 7:13 Rep. Collins: By packaging shutdown with wall funding, Trump is 'putting Americans first' Some House Republicans have voted to separate wall funding from bills that would reopen the government. But Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., tells Judy Woodruff that the “vast majority” of congressional Republicans want to keep the government shutdown tied to funding… Continue watching
Jan 09 As shutdown wears on, 5 stories from federal workers and their families By Rachel Wellford, Matt Loffman In interviews with the PBS NewsHour, dozens of government workers and those around them expressed frustration with the shutdown and its impact on their daily lives. Continue reading