Tag: furloughs
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Timeline of the US government shutdown: chaos and consequences
Overview The United States government shutdown is a disruption that stalls non‑essential federal operations and halts funding for dozens of agencies. When lawmakers fail to pass a timely funding bill, essential services may continue at some level, while hundreds of thousands of federal workers face furloughs or reduced schedules. The timeline that follows outlines how…
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Federal worker layoffs begin amid government shutdown
Overview: Substantial layoffs begin during the government shutdown The Trump administration announced that it has initiated “substantial” reductions in force (RIFs) for federal employees as the government remains shut down amid stalled funding negotiations. White House budget director Russ Vought confirmed on X that the reductions have begun, signaling a shift from earlier temporary furloughs…
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OMB Confirms Substantial Federal Employee Reductions Amid Shutdown
Background: a shutdown shifts the usual dynamics of federal staffing The federal government is navigating a rare terrain where a funding lapse coincides with active workforce reductions. Traditionally, shutdowns result in furloughs or continued work with back pay once funding resumes. This time, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has circulated a memo suggesting…
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OMB: Substantial Federal Employee Layoffs Begin Amid Shutdown
Overview: OMB signals substantial federal layoff activity during the shutdown The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has signaled that substantial reductions in force (RIFs) among federal employees have begun as the government shutdown enters its second week. While most prior shutdowns either kept workers on the job (even without immediate pay) or relied on…
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Government shutdown reaches Day 9: live updates and the race to a deal
Day 9 of the government shutdown: where things stand The federal government is still partially closed as Day 9 of the shutdown unfolds, with no immediate path to reopening. President Donald Trump convened a Cabinet meeting to hear firsthand how the lapse is affecting Americans who rely on essential services, from air travel safety to…
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US Shutdown Deadlock Deepens as Senators Reject Competing Bills
Overview: A Stalemate Over Funding and Policy Demands The US government shutdown entered another tense phase on Wednesday, with Senate Republicans and Democrats rejecting competing bills intended to restart government funding. After eight days of deadlock, both sides remained firm on their core demands: Democrats insist on pairing any funding measure with healthcare-related provisions, notably…
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Government Shutdown Reaches Sixth Day as GOP and Democrats Remain Stalled
Rising Tensions as a Sixth Day Shuts Down Federal Operations The federal government entered its sixth day of closure as Republicans and Democrats show little sign of productive negotiations. With federal workers facing furloughs and some departments operating with limited staff, the stalemate underscores a broader struggle over the nation’s budget and policy priorities. Stark…
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US Government Shutdown: What’s Happening, Who’s Affected, and What Comes Next
What’s happening right now The United States government began a full shutdown at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a funding agreement. Democrats, led in part by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, want any stopgap funding measure to include an extension of enhanced ACA premium tax credits. President Donald…
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US Government Shutdown Threat Looms as Funding Talks Stall
What Triggers the Shutdown As the fiscal year nears its end, lawmakers faced a hard deadline to approve funding for the government. A spending bill intended to keep federal operations running into the new year failed to pass before the cutoff, leaving Congress with a temporary funding measure that does not have durable support. With…
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US Government Shutdown Looms as Funding Bill Stalls in Congress
Rising Threat of a U.S. Government Shutdown As the fiscal year ends, the risk of a government shutdown looms large. A temporary funding bill introduced in the Senate failed to secure broader support, leaving Congress without a clear path to avert a lapse in federal spending. White House talks on Monday did not yield an…