Lawmakers Vacation Amid Shutdown, ICE Steps In
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Government Shutdown: Lawmakers on Vacation Amidst Unpaid Workers, Viral Photos Spark Outrage
The government shutdown continues, with federal workers remaining unpaid while members of Congress are spotted on vacation. TMZ released images of Senator Marsha Blackburn, Representative Robert Garcia, and Senator Lindsey Graham enjoying their time off. TSA officers receive back pay starting Monday, but the rest of the Department of Homeland Security remains shut down. White House Border Czar Tom Homan criticized Congress for not passing funding and linking it to immigration fights. Senator Chris Van Hollen opposes additional funding for ICE, while a poll shows both parties losing ground with voters due to their shutdown stances. ICE agents are set to remain at airports until TSA operations normalize, potentially impacting midterm elections.
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