Start Here The “Imminent” Shutdown Layoffs
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Oct 2, 2025 Jay O'Brien, ABC News Capitol Hill correspondent, discusses the looming government shutdown and its potential impacts on federal workers. He sheds light on Senate dynamics and political pressure tactics being wielded. Meanwhile, Anne Flaherty, Pentagon reporter, explains the National Guard's unusual domestic training deployments, legal constraints on troop use, and local officials' resistance to military help. The episode also honors the legacy of conservationist Jane Goodall, highlighting her groundbreaking chimpanzee research and advocacy.
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Shutdown Creates New Federal Workforce Risk
- The shutdown halts many federal services and leaves 750,000 furloughed while others work without pay.
- The White House calls layoffs imminent and is preparing to identify where cuts can be made across agencies.
Senate Standoff Hinges On Health Care Demands
- Senate Democrats largely held firm against a short-term funding bill tied to healthcare concessions.
- A few Democrats broke ranks but not enough to end the shutdown, leaving slim paths to a quick resolution.
Pressure Tactics Make Shutdown Personal
- The White House is using threats of firings and project halts to increase pressure on Democrats.
- Targeted actions appear designed to make the shutdown personal and influence key senators like Chuck Schumer.
