White House official Kevin Hassett warned of mass federal layoffs if government shutdown negotiations with Democrats fail. The shutdown, now in its fifth day, began after Democrats rejected a funding measure, demanding permanent health insurance tax credits and assurances against unilateral spending cuts. No progress is evident, with Democrats criticizing Trump’s lack of engagement.
​White House official Kevin Hassett warned of mass federal layoffs if government shutdown negotiations with Democrats fail. The shutdown, now in its fifth day, began after Democrats rejected a funding measure, demanding permanent health insurance tax credits and assurances against unilateral spending cuts. No progress is evident, with Democrats criticizing Trump’s lack of engagement. by Soban News (international And National News)