Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., talks about efforts to avert a partial shutdown

By Leila Fadel

Published January 30, 2026 at 5:43 AM CST

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., ahead of a possible partial government shutdown Friday.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.