Summary
The U.S. government shutdown has entered its second day, causing national monuments to close and federal workers to go on unpaid leave. Tourists in Washington, D.C. are unable to visit certain sites and are urging lawmakers to resolve the situation.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government shutdown is in its second day.
- Many national monuments have closed due to the shutdown.
- Thousands of federal workers are on unpaid leave.
- Tourists in Washington, D.C. are affected as they can't visit certain attractions.
- Tourists are calling on lawmakers to resolve the shutdown.
- The BBC interviewed tourists about their experiences and opinions.