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Politics chat: Duffy calls for more funding, Democrats plans for accountability

NPR | By Ayesha Rascoe,

Mara Liasson

Published November 15, 2026 at 7:09 AM CST

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demands more money for the country's air travel control systems. Democrats plan for accountability, but not enough of them showed up for an impeachment vote.

Ayesha Rascoe

Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First.

Mara Liasson

Mara Liasson is a national political correspondent for NPR.