"With the federal government in the third day of a shutdown, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration has no choice but to look at where it can make cuts to government spending. Most of the federal government shut down Wednesday after the Senate failed to pass a short-term spending agreement. While Republicans control the Senate, they do need some Democratic support to get the 60 votes needed to approve the funding."
"Republicans say they want to negotiate the subsidies after reaching an agreement to fund the government. The White House has proposed layoffs to the federal workforce in response to a prolonged shutdown, which has drawn a lawsuit from various unions representing federal workers. Typically in a temporary funding lapse like this, a broad swath of workers is furloughed, but not permanently fired."
"Leavitt said President Trump is meeting with the Office of Management and Budget to look at "where can we cut back to save money in a responsible way that respects the American taxpayer's money, especially when we are in this financial crunch right now, in the midst of a Democrat shutdown." Speaking to NPR's Steve Inskeep, Leavitt discussed the White House's stance on the shutdown and why the administration believes Democrats are to blame."
The federal government entered a shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a short-term spending agreement. Republicans control the Senate but lack the 60 votes needed without some Democratic support. Democratic leadership demands an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies relied on by millions and the reversal of health spending cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Republicans prefer negotiating those subsidies after securing funding. The White House is reviewing potential spending cuts and has proposed layoffs if the shutdown persists, prompting lawsuits from unions. Temporary funding lapses typically result in furloughs rather than permanent firings.
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