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What is the latest information on the government shutdown

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The government shutdown has entered its second day, with no agreement in Congress and both parties blaming each other. About 750,000 federal workers are furloughed, and mass layoffs are threatened if the shutdown continues. Essential services like Social Security and Medicare remain operational, but non-essential services are closed. The White House has frozen funds for Democratic states, and economic impacts are mounting as negotiations remain stalled.

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Lawmakers at standstill as fallout from government shutdown grows

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  • Government shutdown signs are visible across Washington, DC, affecting institutions like the National Zoo.
  • An estimated 750,000 federal workers have been furloughed, with warnings of potential mass layoffs. 22s
  • The Trump administration has withheld $18 billion in transportation funding for New York City. 50s
  • Senate Republicans and Democrats are working together to find a resolution, but both sides remain entrenched. 1m 25s
  • Local business owners highlight the real-world impact of the shutdown and urge lawmakers to act. 1m 35s
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Lawmakers at standstill as fallout from government shutdown grows
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CBS America
2 hours ago
Lawmakers at standstill as fallout from government shutdown grows

An estimated 750,000 government workers are furloughed, and mass layoffs could come within the next two days. The Trump administration has withheld $18 billion in transportation funding for New York City.

Workers brace for layoffs as Trump encourages shutdown opportunity
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CBS America
2 hours ago
Workers brace for layoffs as Trump encourages shutdown opportunity

Lawmakers are preparing for another vote to fund the government, but no agreement appears imminent. President Trump encourages using the shutdown to eliminate federal workforce 'waste' and advocates for layoffs.

Government shutdown enters day 2
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CBS America
2 hours ago
Government shutdown enters day 2

It is now day two of the government shutdown and lawmakers remain at an impasse. The Senate will attempt another vote on a funding bill Friday afternoon, but hundreds of thousands of workers are on furlough.

White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap
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Reuters
8 hours ago
White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap

The Trump administration froze $26 billion in federal funds for Democratic-leaning states during the shutdown, including $18 billion for transit projects in New York. About 750,000 federal workers are furloughed.

White House says federal worker layoffs ‘imminent’ after shutdown
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CBC News
13 hours ago
White House says federal worker layoffs ‘imminent’ after shutdown

Federal workers are not being paid, with threats of permanent cuts. Lawmakers failed to pass a temporary funding bill, and non-essential services are winding down.

Government shutdown continues after Senate votes down resolutions
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Scripps News
23 hours ago
Government shutdown continues after Senate votes down resolutions

The shutdown continues after lawmakers missed the funding deadline. Senate Republicans supported a short-term measure, but Democrats blocked it, insisting on health care provisions.

U.S. shutdown begins with each party blaming each other
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Bloomberg
1 day ago
U.S. shutdown begins with each party blaming each other

There has been no movement toward an agreement after government funding lapsed. Essential services remain operational, but non-essential services are closed and 750,000 workers are furloughed.

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