Why the Administration Is Considering Layoffs During Shutdown

As the government shutdown enters its third day, the GOP-led Senate will vote for the fourth time on partisan stopgap bills. Meanwhile, the White House is threatening mass layoffs for federal workers.

Then, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about the government shutdown.

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