US govt shutdown: White House says no layoffs yet, but warns they could come
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 7:10 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The White House backtracked on claims of federal employee layoffs due to the shutdown, though job losses remain a possibility as the standoff continues into its seventh day. Senate Republicans rejected dueling funding measures, with no agreement reached between President Trump and Democratic leaders on healthcare subsidies or ongoing negotiations.
