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Dr John Lappie: TSA Agents Unpaid, Trump Ask for Allied Help, President Hames Madison’s Birthday
Dr John Lappie: TSA Agents Unpaid, Trump Ask for Allied Help, President Hames Madison’s Birthday

With TSA not getting paid, thousands of canceled flights, and long lines at airports, how much longer will the Democrats refuse to vote to fund the DHS (Department of Homeland Security? Additionally, Trump is asking allied nations to consider sending naval assets to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Is he too late?

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie shares his thoughts on the topics. We also talk about how the US Senate might handle the SAVE Act debate this week. And finally, we talk about the birthday of the Father of the Constitution, James Madison.

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