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What is the status of the U.S. government shutdown?

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The U.S. government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight. Lawmakers remain at an impasse, leading to furloughs, potential layoffs, and disruptions to federal services. Essential programs like Social Security and Medicare are still operating, but other services and projects face cuts or delays.

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Government shutdown mass layoffs could begin today, White House says

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  • Senate is scheduled to vote on government funding bills, but agreement is unlikely.
  • White House says first round of shutdown-related layoffs could begin soon. 12s
  • Unions have filed lawsuits challenging the administration's authority to lay off workers during a shutdown. 55s
  • White House press secretary suggests layoffs could affect thousands of employees. 1m 44s
  • Administration uses targeted messaging, including out-of-office emails, to assign blame for the shutdown. 2m 13s
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Government shutdown mass layoffs could begin today, White House says
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CBS America
8 hours ago
Government shutdown mass layoffs could begin today, White House says

The Senate is scheduled to vote on funding bills, but hopes for an agreement are minimal. The White House has warned that the first round of layoffs could begin imminently.

Lawmakers at standstill as fallout from government shutdown grows
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CBS America
1 day ago
Lawmakers at standstill as fallout from government shutdown grows

Around 750,000 government workers are furloughed, and mass layoffs could come within days. Both parties remain at a standstill, with no solution yet.

Workers brace for layoffs as Trump encourages shutdown opportunity
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CBS America
1 day ago
Workers brace for layoffs as Trump encourages shutdown opportunity

The shutdown has entered its second day with no deal in sight. President Trump encourages using the shutdown to reduce the federal workforce, and both parties continue to assign blame.

White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap
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Reuters
2 days ago
White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap

This is the 15th government shutdown since 1981. About 750,000 federal workers are furloughed, while others work without pay. The shutdown has halted scientific research, financial oversight, and environmental cleanup projects.

Government shutdown continues after Senate votes down resolutions
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Scripps News
2 days ago
Government shutdown continues after Senate votes down resolutions

Lawmakers missed the funding deadline, and repeated Senate votes to reopen the government have failed. There is no clear timeline for when the shutdown might end.

U.S. shutdown begins with each party blaming each other
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Bloomberg
2 days 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 continue, but many government services are slowing down.

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