Trump Gives Dems Choice: Reopen Govt. Or Mass Federal Firings Are Coming

President Donald Trump has set a deadline for when his administration will begin implementing cuts to federal workers and programs if the ongoing government shutdown is not resolved.

On Monday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and most Senate Democrats rejected a continuing resolution aimed at reopening the government, extending the shutdown into another week.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump said that if the shutdown continues for four to five more days, his administration could move forward with mass layoffs and reductions across multiple federal agencies. Continue reading…

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