Layoffs will start if shutdown talks 'going nowhere', says White House
White House official Kevin Hassett warned of mass federal layoffs if government shutdown negotiations with Democrats fail. The shutdown, now in its fifth day, began after Democrats rejected a funding measure, demanding permanent health insurance tax credits and assurances against unilateral spending cuts. No progress is evident, with Democrats criticizing Trump's lack of engagement.
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White House official Kevin Hassett warned of mass federal layoffs if government shutdown negotiations with Democrats fail. The shutdown, now in its fifth day, began after Democrats rejected a funding measure, demanding permanent health insurance tax credits and assurances against unilateral spending cuts. No progress is evident, with Democrats criticizing Trump's lack of engagement.
