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Government Shutdown Sparks Layoff Threats Amid Funding Stalemate

10/1/2025

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The U.S. government shut down on October 1 after funding failed.
It is the first shutdown since 2018.
President Donald J. Trump threatened mass layoffs of federal employees as non-essential.
The Office of Management and Budget issued guidance permitting layoffs and furloughs.
Democrats seek Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies extensions and Medicaid reversal; some backed the Republican funding proposal.

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Story summary

The U.S. government shut down on October 1 after funding failed.
It is the first shutdown since 2018.
President Donald J. Trump threatened mass layoffs of federal employees as non-essential.
The Office of Management and Budget issued guidance permitting layoffs and furloughs.
Democrats seek Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies extensions and Medicaid reversal; some backed the Republican funding proposal.