US Government shutdown: What happens next as Trump threatens mass layoffs? 5 key things you must know
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 7:04 p.m. | Source: Livemint
The US government officially shut down on October 1 after Congress and President Trump failed to agree on a funding deal. Unlike past closures, Trump is signaling potential permanent layoffs of federal workers, not just temporary furloughs.
