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Trump Urges Cuts Amid Shutdown, Calls Federal Waste 'Scams'

10/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Trump meets Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought to discuss potential federal agency cuts, labeling them "scams" by Democrats.
He urges using the shutdown to eliminate waste and save billions.
The White House plans layoffs within days as the shutdown enters its second day, with $400 million in wages lost for 750,000 federal workers.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 federal government shutdown lasted from October 1 to October 17, resulting from a budget impasse over the Affordable Care Act. Approximately 800,000 federal employees were furloughed, costing the U.S. economy about $24 billion. This shutdown marked the third-longest in U.S. history, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Obama administration and Congress over federal spending and policy priorities.

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Story summary

Trump meets Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought to discuss potential federal agency cuts, labeling them "scams" by Democrats.
He urges using the shutdown to eliminate waste and save billions.
The White House plans layoffs within days as the shutdown enters its second day, with $400 million in wages lost for 750,000 federal workers.

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