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Trump Allies Push Shutdown Amid Thousands of Layoffs

10/14/2025

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Donald Trump and his allies intensify their shutdown strategy as budget director Russ Vought announces thousands of layoffs in the executive branch.
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans more rescissions canceling previously appropriated funds, despite Democratic objections.
The shutdown began after funding expired on September 30, 2023.
Republicans control both houses of Congress and require Democratic support to pass legislation to reopen the government.

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Donald Trump and his allies intensify their shutdown strategy as budget director Russ Vought announces thousands of layoffs in the executive branch.
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans more rescissions canceling previously appropriated funds, despite Democratic objections.
The shutdown began after funding expired on September 30, 2023.
Republicans control both houses of Congress and require Democratic support to pass legislation to reopen the government.