On Day 10 of the US government shutdown, the Trump administration began mass federal layoffs, with OMB chief Russell Vought confirming "substantial" Reductions in Force (RIFs). Agencies like HHS and the Department of Education have started issuing permanent layoff notices to non-essential staff.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the U.S. government’s budget deficit for fiscal year 2025 totaled $1.8 trillion, just $8 billion less than the shortfall for the prior year. If not for shifts in the timing of certain outlays,

It’s the American people who are going to pay the price,” a leading Republican said after a deal failed to materialize.

The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan. Follow live updates.

The government shutdown has entered its 10th day. How the shutdown might impact food stamps, travel, banking and more.

Republican and Democratic congressional leaders continued to blame one another for the US government shutdown, not budging from their stances and talking points as the impasse entered its ninth day.