US Government Shutdown Continues Amid Political Disputes
TL;DR
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Biden administration plans to begin mass layoffs of federal workers within days, citing the shutdown as the cause, while lawmakers debate measures to address the crisis and its impact on services and personnel.
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- ‘Pain will be inflicted’ as shutdown drags on, Mike Johnson says Politico
- Johnson accuses Schumer of blocking ‘real discussion’ to keep government open Fox News
- Johnson: Shutdown ‘ultimately could be a benefit’ if Trump administration eliminates programs The Hill
- Speaker Johnson on Government Funding: Democrats are Choosing Health Care for Illegal Aliens over American Troop Pay, Nutritional Assistance for Women, Infants, and Children Congressman Mike Johnson (.gov)
- US government shutdown live: House will return to DC next week, says speaker, as Democrats blame ‘unhinged’ Trump for shutdown The Guardian
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