Government Shutdown Enters Third Week
The government shutdown is heading into its third week, creating uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are already furloughed without pay.
Vice President JD Vance warned of deeper cuts to the federal workforce, saying the new cuts would be "painful".
The new cuts would be "painful" - Vice President JD Vance
Despite this, the Trump administration is working to ensure the military is paid this week and some services are preserved for low-income Americans, including food assistance.
Author's summary: Shutdown enters third week.
- Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are furloughed without pay
- Deeper cuts to the federal workforce are expected
- Military pay and some low-income services will be preserved
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