White House says federal layoffs could hit ‘thousands’ ahead of Trump, Vought meeting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that thousands of federal employees may face layoffs as the government shutdown continues.
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White House Says Federal Layoffs Likely in the Thousands Amid Government Shutdown
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Oct. 1, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday that the number of federal employees who are being laid off amid the government shutdown will be in the thousands. “It’s likely
Johnson shuts door on negotiating shutdown deal as Democrats dig in on Obamacare
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US Will Support Soybean Farmers During China Negotiations: Bessent
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Trump Weighs Cutting Agencies as Government Shutdown Enters Day 2
President Donald Trump in Quantico, Va., on Sept. 30, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images President Donald Trump on Oct. 2 touted the ongoing government shutdown as an opportunity to target various federal agencies, saying he will meet with the head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine the next steps. Trump said in