US News Update
Get updates on Day 24 of the government shutdown, the New York's AG arraignment on bank fraud charges and Trump's departure for Asia.
Government Shutdown
Congress was not in session during the 24th day of the government shutdown.
Trump's Trip to Asia
Trump said he's not planning to name the new White House ballroom after himself, calling reports that he would “fake news.”
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 said that he has raised over $350 million for the ballroom's construction.
Criticism of Trump's Trip
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., criticized Trump's upcoming week-long trip to Asia during a government shutdown.
- The trip is set to be the longest consecutive international trip a president has taken during a federal government shutdown.
Author's summary: Trump faces criticism for his Asia trip amid government shutdown.