Congress and Trump Proceed During Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON — On Day 15 of the government shutdown, Republican Sen. Jim Justice held a birthday party for his bulldog, attended by numerous Capitol staffers, while President Trump hosted a lavish dinner for wealthy donors at the White House, with no mention of the shutdown. Despite the ongoing furloughs affecting thousands of federal workers, Congress continues normal operations, highlighting a disconnect between lawmakers and those impacted by the shutdown.

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