New Reports Underscore FBI's Concern About Trump's Links to Russia The President was also reportedly highly secretive about his meetings with Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Does Rep. Steve King's Racism and Xenophobia Have a Place in the Republican Party? Last week, Representative Steve King of Iowa, who has a long history of xenophobia and racism, gave an interview questioning why the term "white nationalist" became offensive. Cybersecurity Threatened by Extended Government Shutdown  Nearly half of the employees at the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within the Department of Homeland Security have been furloughed.  Incarcerated Parents: Why Many Nonviolent Offenders Lose Their Parental Rights Many parents in prison are completely stripped of their parental rights, even if they are incarcerated for non-violent, low-level crimes.  Is President Trump Taking Liberties with the Laws Governing Shutdowns? According to the federal statute in question, during a shutdown government offices should only address “emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property." Guests: Nicholas Fandos Christopher Mathias Michael Daniel Lori Lynn Adams Eli Hager Timothy Westmoreland You can connect with The Takeaway on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or on our show page at TheTakeaway.org.