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

By Steve Inskeep

Published October 16, 2025 at 6:54 AM EDT

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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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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