
Government Standoff: Trump Threatens Federal Worker Layoffs Amid Shutdown Negotiations
Published on: Oct. 6, 2025, 5:15 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Trump administration is considering mass layoffs of federal workers if ongoing negotiations with Democrats fail to resolve the government shutdown. As talks remain stalled, White House officials are prepared to act, driven by impasse over issues like healthcare. Senate votes on funding measures loom, but resolution remains elusive.