

Vance Says US Headed for Shutdown, US & Israel Agree to Gaza Peace Plan
Sep 30, 2025
Tensions rise as Vice President Vance points fingers at Democrats over a looming U.S. government shutdown. Federal agencies are bracing for action, with plans to furlough over 400,000 nonessential employees. Meanwhile, Trump and Netanyahu unveil a 20-point peace plan for Gaza, aiming to exclude Hamas from future governance. The prospects for peace remain uncertain as key regional leaders lend their support, but acceptance by Hamas is crucial. Economic impacts of the potential shutdown are also analyzed, highlighting its broader implications.
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Negotiations Left Far Apart
- Talks at the White House left parties still far apart over health-care subsidies and Medicaid cuts.
- Both sides traded blame with a shutdown possible as funding lapses at 00:01 tonight.
Agencies Plan Large Furloughs Not Firings
- Federal agencies published shutdown plans that largely call for temporary furloughs rather than permanent firings.
- More than 400,000 employees could be sent home as nonessential if funding lapses.
20-Point Gaza Plan Requires Hamas Exit
- The Trump administration and Israel announced a 20-point plan intended to end the Gaza war if accepted.
- The plan requires Hamas to have no role in future Gaza governance and demands their disarmament.