Fort Lauderdale

Multiple U.S. lawmakers have been photographed vacationing during the longest partial government shutdown in history, which has left Department of Homeland Security employees without pay and threatens to halt airport security operations. The impasse centers on Democratic demands for immigration reforms after recent killings in Minneapolis, with a GOP proposal facing conservative backlash.

The Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, over the weekend left attendees disappointed with chaotic organization and missing promised features, leading to viral social media backlash and full refunds promised by Mattel.