Washington, Oct 15, 2025 (AFP) - White House expects 10,000 US shutdown layoffs

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2025-10-15

The White House said Wednesday it will likely lay off at least 10,000 federal workers during the US government shutdown as Republican President Donald Trump steps up pressure on Democrats. The shutdown has ground into its third week, with Congress deadlocked in a clash over spending and Trump following through on his threats to take a hatchet to the workforce in response. "I think we'll probably end up being north of 10,000," White House Office o......

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