Government shutdown cancels Garland students’ trip to Washington, D.C.

Name: Government shutdown cancels Garland students’ trip to Washington, D.C.
Uploaded: 2025-10-03T18:36:00-0500
Duration: 1 min 50 s
Description: A government shutdown has canceled a student trip to Washington, D.C. for seniors at International Leadership of Texas in Garland. The trip was meant to offer a rare, hands-on look at key institutions like the State Department, Pentagon, and Chinese Embassy. Students say the cancellation is deeply disappointing, as it was more than sightseeing—it was a chance to witness government in action.

A government shutdown has canceled a student trip to Washington, D.C. for seniors at International Leadership of Texas in Garland. The trip was meant to offer a rare, hands-on look at key institutions like the State Department, Pentagon, and Chinese Embassy. Students say the cancellation is deeply disappointing, as it was more than sightseeing—it was a chance to witness government in action.