'Batten down the hatches': Trump White House warns of more layoffs during shutdown

The White House warns of impending mass layoffs as the federal government shutdown, now 14 days long, continues to disrupt operations and impact federal workers.

• On October 14, the Office of Management and Budget announced preparations for additional layoffs due to the ongoing federal government shutdown that has lasted two weeks.
• President Donald Trumps administration is facing increased pressure as the shutdown affects thousands of federal employees, raising concerns over the Democratic Partys handling of budget negotiations.
• The White Houses statement emphasized the need to batten down the hatches, indicating a severe response to the prolonged shutdown affecting the Federal government of the United States.
• The shutdowns impact on federal workers has prompted discussions about potential bipartisan solutions, with both parties needing to address funding and operational issues to avoid further layoffs.