Tourists in Washington react to shutdown as attractions closed

The US government shutdown has entered its second day, and the effects are starting to be felt across the country. Numerous national monuments around the US have closed to visitors, as thousands of federal workers have been placed on unpaid leave.

The BBC spoke to tourists in Washington about the sites they’re unable to visit, and on what lawmakers should do to move forward.

Video by Blanca Estrada, produced by Madeline Gerber

Hot this week

Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs

Google parent Alphabet saw its business continue to grow...

Wildberries: Russia’s businesses under strain from Ukraine’s attacks on retail warehouses

Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to...

China’s animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas

When videos showing the horrific killing of a stray...

Houthis claim attack on Saudi tankers in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthis say they have attacked two Saudi oil...

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark...

Topics

Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs

Google parent Alphabet saw its business continue to grow...

China’s animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas

When videos showing the horrific killing of a stray...

Houthis claim attack on Saudi tankers in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthis say they have attacked two Saudi oil...

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark...

Canada’s ‘powerful’ dairy sector is in Trump’s trade crosshairs

Canada's dairy industry policy is among the most politically...

FareShare North East ‘devastated’ by Middlesbrough break-in

A charity distributing food to the most needy said...

Africa’s camels are dying from extreme heat as temperatures soar

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert...

Related Articles

Popular Categories