Trump Threatens Massive Layoffs as US Government Shutdown Begins
By Abiola Olawale United States President Donald Trump has warned of sweeping federal layoffs as the US government officially entered a shutdown at midnight, marking the first such impasse since 2019. The development came after the US Congress failed to pass a funding bill amid disagreement over healthcare costs and spending priorities. The shutdown, triggered…
October 1, 2025 • News
