Government Shutdown and Recent Developments
On the 24th day of the government shutdown, significant events unfolded. New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to charges of bank fraud. Meanwhile, President Trump canceled discussions on Canada tariffs and prepared for a meeting with Xi Jinping in Asia.
Congress was not in session during this period. President Trump addressed rumors about naming the new White House ballroom after himself, calling them "fake news." He stated,
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 also mentioned that he has raised over $350 million for the ballroom's construction. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Trump's upcoming week-long trip to Asia, noting it would be the longest consecutive international trip a president has taken during a federal government shutdown.
Author's summary: Trump cancels tariff talks and travels to Asia amidst shutdown.
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