US EditionLayoffs will start if shutdown talks 'going nowhere', says White House
White House warns federal layoffs will begin if shutdown talks fail, with nearly one-third of 750,000 federal workers already affected, officials said.
- A partial government shutdown began on October 1 after a failed Senate attempt to pass a funding bill.
- President Trump stated that mass layoffs of federal workers could start if negotiations with congressional Democrats are "absolutely going nowhere."
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said progress requires further talks between Trump and congressional leaders.
- At this point, Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego indicated that a deal was not close.
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Trump admin to begin federal layoffs if shutdown talks aren't going anywhere
“There’s still a window for Democrats to come to the table,” Hassett said on CNN’s State of the Union. “But if it becomes obvious that things are absolutely going nowhere, then, unfortunately, we have to consider all options.”
Democrats, GOP remain at impasse over government shutdown
Washington lawmakers remain at a standstill over reopening the government, showing few signs of progress as President Donald Trump says layoffs are “taking place right now.” Both parties believe public opinion supports their stance, with Democrats pushing for health insurance…
White House: Mass layoffs will start if shutdown talks ‘going nowhere’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> The Trump administration will start mass layoffs of federal workers if President Donald Trump decides negotiations with congressional Democrats to end a partial government shutdown are “absolutely going nowhere,” a senior White House official said on Sunday.
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