Linda Bardin, left, protests with the Democrats of the Desert outside the district office of GOP Rep. Ken Calvert in opposition to the federal government shutdown and the Trump administration in Palm Desert, Calif., on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Tippi Quiggle of Beaumont holds a sign saying "shutdown 'thanks' GOP!!" outside the district office of GOP Rep. Ken Calvert in opposition to the federal government shutdown and the Trump administration in Palm Desert, Calif., on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

The Democrats of the Desert and their supporters protest outside the district office of GOP Rep. Ken Calvert in opposition to the federal government shutdown and the Trump administration in Palm Desert, Calif., on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

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