Government Shutdown Enters Week Four As Trump Focuses on Lavish Ballroom

Today marks Day 28 of the ongoing government shutdown, and thousands of federal employees continue to work without pay. Despite this crisis, President Trump appears to be focused elsewhere — reports indicate that his top priority remains completing a $250 million, 90,000-square-foot East Wing Ballroom at the White House.

Meanwhile, in an Associated Press interview, former Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her political future, saying:

“Running again for president is still on the table. I haven’t decided yet.”

As Americans face furloughs and delayed paychecks, the contrast between the shutdown’s human impact and lavish White House construction is sparking major public frustration.