Ian Martinez

NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordonez is following this.

So, Franco, tell us more about how Trump characterized what kind of conversations are happening.

All right.

Trump emphasized that he wasn't guaranteeing anything.

So how seriously should Americans take this?

Frank, you mentioned the politics involved.

So what are the risks for the upcoming midterms?

It's the economy, stupid.

I'm not calling you stupid, Franco, but how much of this is just about the economy?

That's White House correspondent Franco Ordonez.

Thanks a lot.

Many transportation and security agents are calling in sick or quitting after working more than a month without pay due to a partial government shutdown.

But ICE agents don't appear to have made security lines move any faster.

That's very unsettling to have them, you know, in the presence of, you know, everyday stuff.

Not really protecting borders in Atlanta.

You know, levity is code for a Martinez, Michelle.

Cassie mentioned me.

And I'm Ian Martinez.

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