From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown - AP News
President Trump has repeatedly urged congressional leadership to cancel their recess and pass a directive to fund DHS.

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Congress faces increasing pressure from President Trump, labor unions, and viral TMZ coverage to end its recess and resolve a record-long partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
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