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White House Says 'Substantial' Shutdown Layoffs Have Begun

The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as President Donald Trump sought to amp up pressure on opposition Democrats to end a government shutdown that has crippled public services.

International Business Times

Mike Johnson is getting squeezed on all sides amid the government shutdown

ANALYSIS: The mild-mannered, pious Johnson has so far avoided an internal rebellion in the House amid the shutdown. But, Eric Garcia writes, his luck might be running out

The Independent UK

Mass firings begin as White House weighs keeping troops paid - Roll Call

The Trump administration made good on its threat to begin mass firings of federal civilian employees Friday.

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White House announces federal worker layoffs as shutdown nears third week

AFL-CIO fights issue in court as union leader warns of ‘devastating effects’ for Americans

The Guardian - US

‘My kids could die!’: Tearful Republican military mom begs Mike Johnson for soldier pay during shutdown

Is he listening? Does he care?

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Photos of the week | October 3-9, 2025 - Roll Call

As the government shutdown entered week two, the House and Senate leaders spent much of the week holding daily news conferences and events.

Roll Call

Military mom begs House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay troops during shutdown: ‘My kids could die’

“I think that it is awful, and the audacity of someone who makes six figures a year to do this to military families is insane,” the voter told House Speaker Mike Johnson

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‘Shut your mouth’: Hakeem Jeffries just had a heated standoff with MAGA Rep Mike Lawler

Hakeem Jeffries is taking down all MAGA maniacs, one at a time. After challenging Republican Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday for a debate, the House minority leader has now taken down Mike Lawler.

The Mary Sue

Mike Johnson: "Of course" we'd give back pay to federal workers

The White House has made clear that back pay isn't a guarantee.

Axios

Senate still deadlocked over shutdown as Trump reiterates threat to Democrats

Seventh round of votes fails to yield breakthrough while president threatens to cut funds for ‘Democrat programs’

The Guardian - US

The biggest name in the House right now hasn’t been sworn in yet - Roll Call

With an Epstein discharge petition on the line, Adelita Grijalva is ready to claim her seat — but she’s still waiting.

Roll Call

MTG ditches Fox News for CNN as MAGA firebrand joins Wolf Blitzer to rip her party over shutdown standoff

The Republican congresswoman says Trump is not to blame for the shutdown but faults leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson in rare CNN visit where she also took on Ted Cruz and talked Epstein files

The Independent UK

Why is the US House speaker refusing to seat an elected Democrat?

Adelita Grijalva won a landslide election for her Arizona seat. But Mike Johnson is defying the will of the voters

The Guardian - US

New York attorney general calls bank fraud indictment ‘desperate weaponization of our justice system’ – as it happened

Trump says federal cuts made while government is shut down will ‘only’ target his opponents’s priorities; House-passed bill and Democratic stopgap rejected

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Jimmy Kimmel Mocks MAGA Backlash Over Bad Bunny Super Bowl Performance Announcement

Jimmy Kimmel returned to television this week and wasted no time poking fun at President Donald Trump’s supporters

Benzinga

Mike Johnson Gets Confronted In Fiery Hallway Clash By Arizona Democrats Over Government Shutdown: He's Keeping Republicans On An 'Extended Vacation'

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday regarding the government shutdown, healthcare delays, and Epstein-related files.

Axios

Scoop: Senate Republicans eye piecemeal government reopening

Bipartisan talks to reopen the government via a short-term spending stopgap bill are frozen.

The Independent UK

Schumer and the Democrats hope to make Obamacare and the shutdown a 2026 issue. Good luck with that, Chuck!

NEWS ANALYSIS: The minority party might have found their mojo again after months of looking like losers, Eric Garcia writes. But the American public has a short memory

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The Guardian - US

Senators press Mike Johnson to swear in Democrat who could force Epstein vote

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego hold press conference at speaker’s office over his refusal to swear in Adelita Grijalva

Axios

Shutdown tensions cause clashes to erupt on Capitol Hill: "You're an embarrassment"

"The only embarrassment here is you," GOP Rep. Mike Lawler told Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Axios

Mike Johnson faces growing internal revolt over shutdown

GOP lawmakers are beginning to get antsy.

The Guardian - US

US shutdown deadlock deepens as senators reject competing bills

Proposals from both sides fail to receive enough support as no senators change their votes from recent days

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Shutdown Hostage: Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Democrat until MAGA gets its way

Undermining democracy is infectious.

Roll Call

With Republicans out of town, House Dems are both everywhere and nowhere

With no action on the floor or in committees, they’re passing the time in the shutdown with pressers, meetings and even a few skirmishes.

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Democrats seize on conservative support as hope to end shutdown - Roll Call

GOP’s clean continuing resolution goes down for a sixth time in the Senate, with no change in votes from previously.

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