US shutdown: Leaders holiday as workers go unpaid, anger grows
Published on: April 1, 2026, 9:55 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Celebrity news outlet TMZ is capturing lawmakers on vacation during a government shutdown. Videos of politicians at airports and theme parks have gone viral. This coverage is increasing pressure on Congress to end its recess. President Trump also wants lawmakers back. However, a funding impasse persists, making a swift resolution unlikely even if they return.
