Congress should be governing, not on a break in Disney World
By Nicole Russell
Published on April 1, 2026.
Nicole Russell, columnist with USA TODAY, criticizes Sen. Lindsey Graham for spending time on a two-week spring break in Disney World while Congress is on vacation. She argues that while there are issues to resolve, Congress should focus on governing, not on a break. This comes amidst a partial government shutdown, a rising U.S. conflict with Iran, and ongoing TSA shutdown. While Republicans control the majority in Congress, Graham's absence from Congress has been criticized by conservatives, including Meghan McCain and conservative commentator Matt Walsh. A recent Gallup poll showed 80% of Americans surveyed disapproved of the job Congress is doing, with only 16% approving. Russell argues that Congress should be focusing on economic security and affordability rather than vacationing.
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