US Government Shutdown: White House Plans to Lay Off Over 10,000 Federal Workers as Deadlock Continues

Oct 16, 2025 10:17 am CST

The White House has announced plans to lay off at least 10,000 federal workers as the US government shutdown enters its third week. Budget chief Russ Vought confirmed the administration's aggressive approach to reducing the workforce while congressional negotiations remain deadlocked. With 4,000 employees already terminated and military personnel facing delayed paychecks, the political impasse continues to severely impact government operations and federal employees.