1h 9min, sep 30, 2025 y - White House Government Shutdown

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White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt says federal workers could start losing their jobs "very soon" - within two days - as the US government shutdown continues

Vice-President JD Vance also joined the briefing, saying he doesn't know how long the shutdown will last and blaming congressional Democrats for the funding gap - as Democrats also blame Republicans. How did we get here?

President Donald Trump threatens "irreversible" mass layoffs as Republicans and Democrats are blaming each other for the shutdown

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