White House Warns of Mass Layoffs as US Government Shutdown Deepens

The White House on Thursday (local time) warned that "thousands" of federal workers could face job losses if the ongoing government shutdown continues, adding to the growing political tensions in Washington.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters outside the White House that administration officials were already preparing for potential layoffs. "It's likely going to be in the thousands," she said, noting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other officials were actively discussing which departments could be affected, according to Fox News.

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