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 that the longer the shutdown continues, the deeper the cuts to the federal workforce will be.
"painful"
Despite this, the Trump administration is working to ensure the military is paid this week and some services, including food assistance for low-income Americans, will be preserved.
Author's summary: Shutdown enters third week.
- Federal workers are furloughed without pay
- Deeper cuts to the federal workforce are expected
- Military pay and some services will be preserved
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