Furloughed IRS attorney Isaac Stein opened a quirky D.C. hot dog stand, Shysters Dogs, during the government shutdown, drawing crowds with humor and resilience.

Isaac Stein, a furloughed IRS attorney, launched Shysters Dogs, a hot dog stand in D.C.’s NoMa neighborhood, during the prolonged government shutdown. Selling a “Correct” hot dog with spicy brown mustard and sauerkraut for $10, along with RC Cola and quirky items like a $1,000 “Shirt Off My Back,” Stein turned a childhood dream into a humorous, crowd-pleasing venture. Though furloughed, he plans to keep the stand open on weekends and Fridays while returning to his IRS job. The stand has drawn furloughed workers, tourists, and locals, becoming a symbol of resilience and creativity amid the shutdown.