The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its third week, bringing many public services to a halt and putting both the American economy and daily life under strain. At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security has reportedly spent about $172 million to purchase two Gulfstream G700 luxury jets for Secretary Kristi Noem and other senior officials. 

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