US EditionWhite House tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
- Republicans have approved a temporary funding measure in the House to keep the government operating through November 21, but Democratic opposition in the Senate is preventing its passage, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown next week.
- This deadlock arises as Democrats demand restored healthcare spending, including extended Affordable Care Act subsidies, while the White House, led by OMB director Russ Vought, threatens mass firings if Democrats reject the GOP bill.
- The White House budget agency has directed federal departments to develop workforce reduction plans, indicating potential layoffs for programs that do not align with the president’s agenda, possibly beginning as early as next week.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries responded to Vought's threat by stating, “Get lost,” and Democrats accuse the administration of intimidation and preparing an 'immoral assault' on healthcare protections.
- If no agreement is reached, the standoff could lead to a government shutdown, mass layoffs, and disruption of federal services, with Democrats believing voters will blame Trump and Republicans for the fallout.
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to use the first government shutdown since 2019 to push through mass firings and slash social programmes unless Democrats give up their demands for health care…
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Trump floats cutting benefits during shutdown, warns Democrats are taking a risk
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The U.S. is rapidly moving toward a government shutdown, with Democrats and Republicans apparently not getting any closer to agreeing on a plan and President Donald Trump threatening dozens of federal workers to lose their jobs.Trump said that “maybe many” government employees could be fired during any closure. Last week, the White House ordered agencies to draw up plans for mass layoffs if the government were to close. So far, no agency has exp…
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Deferred resignations, layoffs: US federal government faces historic job cuts as shutdown looms
The United States federal government is approaching a critical moment, with current funding set to expire today. Without a new spending deal, a government shutdown could begin on 1 October, while agencies brace for major job losses. In a rare move, the White House has told federal departments to prepare for mass layoffs—not just temporary furloughs. This comes as over 100,000 federal workers are expected to leave their posts on Tuesday through a…
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