Government Shutdown Enters Fifth Day as White House Warns of Imminent Federal Layoffs
Government Shutdown Enters Fifth Day as White House Warns of Imminent Federal Layoffs
The United States government shutdown has entered its fifth day, with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett issuing a stark warning that federal employee layoffs are on the horizon if congressional negotiations remain deadlocked. Speaking on Sunday, Hassett indicated that job cuts would commence if President Donald Trump determines that talks to end the funding impasse “are absolutely going nowhere.”
“I think that everybody’s still hopeful that when we get a fresh start at the beginning of the week, that we can get the Democrats to see that it’s just common sense to avoid layoffs like that,” Hassett stated, emphasizing the administration’s desire to avert such measures.
The ongoing shutdown shows no immediate signs of resolution, primarily due to a standoff over healthcare demands from Democrats. Lawmakers are insisting on the inclusion of a permanent extension of enhanced premium tax credits within any government funding legislation, a point of contention preventing a deal.
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