Update on Government Shutdown and Recent Developments
On the 24th day of the government shutdown, Congress was not in session. Meanwhile, New York AG Letitia James pleaded not guilty to charges of bank fraud.
President Trump canceled tariff discussions with Canada and is set to depart for Asia for a week-long trip, where he will meet with Xi Jinping.
“I don’t have any plan to call it after myself. Probably going to call it the presidential ballroom, or something like that. We haven’t really thought about a name yet,”
Trump said, addressing reports that he would name the new White House ballroom after himself, calling them “fake news.” He also mentioned that he has raised over $350 million for the ballroom's construction.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Trump's upcoming trip to Asia, noting that it will be the longest consecutive international trip a president has taken during a federal government shutdown.
Author's summary: Trump's Asia trip sparks criticism amidst shutdown.
- New York AG Letitia James pleads not guilty to bank fraud charges
- Trump cancels Canada tariff discussions
- Trump's week-long trip to Asia sparks criticism from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer