The White House has cautioned that significant federal job losses are possible as the US government shutdown persists, escalating political tensions. The shutdown, triggered by a failure to meet the September 1 funding deadline, has left several agencies without operating budgets, disrupting services. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated that the administration is preparing for potential layoffs, estimating that thousands of federal employees could be affected. She attributed the crisis to Democratic obstructionism, particularly disagreements over healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with OMB Director Russell Vought to discuss agency-specific budget cuts, considering whether reductions should be temporary or permanent. Trump has characterized the situation as an opportunity to ‘Make America Great Again’.
