Trump and budget chief Vought are making this a government shutdown unlike any other
More than 4,100 federal workers received layoff notices as the White House budget office uses new authority to cut jobs amid stalled health care subsidy talks, officials said.
- President Donald Trump is overseeing a government shutdown, allowing his budget office unusual control to determine who remains employed or gets fired in federal jobs.
- Budget chief Russ Vought is described as the 'grim reaper' by Trump and is accused of illegal actions facing court challenges.
- As many as 750,000 federal workers are being furloughed due to these budgetary decisions.
- The 'Big, Beautiful Bill, Act' provides the White House with significant federal funding for priority projects, bypassing traditional Congressional appropriations.
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GOP Senator Blames Shutdown on ‘Lack of Trust’ As Trump’s Budget Chief Tries to Pull ‘Backdoor Move’ on Dems
Screenshot Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) blamed the government shutdown on a “lack of trust” stemming from the Trump administration pulling “backdoor moves” on Democrats. While talking to reporters on the streets of Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Murkowski explained that she understood the frustrations of the Democratic Party that led to the government shutdown. The senator specifically mentioned Russ Vought, the Director of the Office of Management …
Trump, Vought make this a government shutdown unlike any other
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is making this government shutdown unlike any the country has ever seen, enabling his budget office a rare authority to pick winners and losers — who gets paid or fired — in an unprecedented restructuring…
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