Democrats ready 'no' vote on national emergency
Toluse Olorunnipa explains why House Democrats are challenging Trump’s national emergency. Nicole Ellis on her personal journey to figure out whether egg freezing was right for her. And the plight of adjunct professors, with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel.
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House Democrats challenge Trump’s national emergency
On Tuesday, House Democrats, led by Nancy Pelosi, are planning to pass a resolution disapproving of President Trump’s national-emergency declaration, as well as his repurposing of money for a wall.
Toluse Olorunnipa covers politics for The Washington Post. He explains why Congress is so concerned with how federal dollars are spent.
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- House Democrats set Tuesday vote on overturning Trump emergency declaration
- Former senior national security officials issue declaration on national emergency
What does it actually mean to freeze your eggs?
Egg freezing potentially allows women more flexibility and options when it comes to starting a family. But it also comes with a hefty price tag, and the risk that it might not work at all.
Nicole Ellis is a video host at The Post. She decided to explore what it takes for a woman to freeze her eggs, how much it would cost and ultimately whether it could be the right decision for her.
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The plight of the adjunct professor
Adjunct professors make up 40 percent of the higher-education workforce in the United States, but they teach for a fraction of the pay of a full-time professor. They also often lack benefits and don’t have guaranteed employment from one year to the next.
Danielle Douglas-Gabriel spoke to adjuncts about how they make a living — or don’t — and what they’re doing to fight back.
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