A: Hey, Yuki! Did you hear about something big happening in DC?
B: No, what's up?
A: Well, it seems the Smithsonian museums are closing due to the government shutdown.
B: Oh no! I was planning to visit there soon.
A: Yeah, they had been open since the shutdown began, but now they're temporarily closing starting from Sunday.
B: That's too bad... I heard it has a lot of cool exhibits.
A: From what I read, they have more than 20 museums and a zoo in Washington and other places. It's mostly funded by the government.
B: Wow, that must be a big deal for the people working there and tourists visiting.
A: Exactly! I saw some disappointed visitors outside one of the museums today. A lady from Texas said she didn't know it was closed.
B: That really sucks... I hope it gets resolved soon so they can reopen again.
A: As for now, the government is in a disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over a new spending plan. It looks like Trump's administration has started sending layoff notices to federal workers.
B: That sounds tough... I hope it gets figured out soon so people can go back to work.
A: Same here, Yuki! Let's keep our fingers crossed for everyone involved.
B: Definitely! Have a good day!
A: You too, Yuki! Take care!
B: No, what's up?
A: Well, it seems the Smithsonian museums are closing due to the government shutdown.
B: Oh no! I was planning to visit there soon.
A: Yeah, they had been open since the shutdown began, but now they're temporarily closing starting from Sunday.
B: That's too bad... I heard it has a lot of cool exhibits.
A: From what I read, they have more than 20 museums and a zoo in Washington and other places. It's mostly funded by the government.
B: Wow, that must be a big deal for the people working there and tourists visiting.
A: Exactly! I saw some disappointed visitors outside one of the museums today. A lady from Texas said she didn't know it was closed.
B: That really sucks... I hope it gets resolved soon so they can reopen again.
A: As for now, the government is in a disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over a new spending plan. It looks like Trump's administration has started sending layoff notices to federal workers.
B: That sounds tough... I hope it gets figured out soon so people can go back to work.
A: Same here, Yuki! Let's keep our fingers crossed for everyone involved.
B: Definitely! Have a good day!
A: You too, Yuki! Take care!
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251013_07/#conversation
Date: Oct. 13, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-13
Created: 2025/10/14 15:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:26
Last Read: 2025/10/14 21:14