"Republican and Democratic lawmakers have provided few public signs of meaningful negotiations to break an impasse on reopening the federal government as the shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday. President Donald Trump, when asked on Sunday night when federal workers would be fired as he has threatened, told reporters: It's taking place right now, and it's all because of the Democrats."
"Democrats are insisting on renewing subsidies to cover health insurance costs for millions of households, while Trump wants to preserve existing spending levels as he believes that Democrats will have to fold because of the jobs and federal infrastructure and energy projects being put at risk. The stalemate comes at a moment of troubling economic uncertainty. While the U.S. economy has continued to grow this year, hiring has slowed and inflation remains elevated"
Republican and Democratic lawmakers show few signs of meaningful negotiations as the shutdown enters its sixth day. President Donald Trump blamed Democrats and said firings are "taking place right now," while declining to specify which agencies face cuts. Layoff threats have escalated tensions as lawmakers struggle to find common ground and build trust. Party leaders hope public sentiment will force concessions and are holding briefings to frame arguments and shift blame. Democrats demand renewed subsidies for health insurance, while Trump seeks to preserve current spending levels amid slower hiring, elevated inflation and a nearly $2 trillion annual deficit.
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