"Living in the impasse: The government shutdown enters its sixth day this morning. On Capitol Hill, "the two parties do not appear to be having productive conversations with each other in private." ( AP) Government workers will miss their first paycheck Friday. "If Republicans maintain their current strategy, Senate Democrats will have to decide at some point whether what they're fighting for - chiefly, an extension of the Obamacare enhanced premium tax credits - is worth the growing pain of the shutdown." ( Punchbowl News)"
"For his part, President Trump has posted AI-generated memes about Democrats and threatened federal layoffs, but "As of Friday afternoon, only the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has implemented layoffs since the shutdown began," sending "notices to around 1% of its workforce." ( Government Executive) The GSA "inadvertently sent notices to employees it laid off months ago, telling them that they are exempt and should continue working during the shutdown." ( Federal News Network)"
Morning conditions are sunny with a high near 82 and an overnight low near 60. Contact options include Bluesky @abeaujon.87, Signal @abeaujon.87, and an email link. Daily music recommendations feature Pete & Bas's "Mr Worldwide" and a playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. The federal government shutdown entered its sixth day, leaving government workers set to miss their first paycheck and straining contractors. Negotiations on Capitol Hill remain unproductive. President Trump posted AI-generated memes and threatened federal layoffs, though only the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office implemented limited layoffs affecting about 1% of its workforce. The GSA sent incorrect notices to previously laid-off employees.
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