Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware talks about the ongoing government shutdown

By Steve Inskeep

Published October 16, 2025 at 3:54 AM PDT

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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Chris Coons, D- Del., about the ongoing government shutdown and what he's hearing from federal workers in his state.

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