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- U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a lavish Mar-a-Lago party with a three-course meal and entertainment.
- Tens of thousands of federal employees went without pay.
- The Trump administration sought to freeze Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for millions.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the actions, likening Trump to Marie Antoinette.
- Over 1,500 flights were canceled nationwide due to the shutdown's impact on air traffic resources.
