Government Shutdown Looms: White House Prepares to Fire 4,000 Workers Amid Warning of Deeper Cuts

Government Shutdown Enters 12th Day: Vice President Warns of Deeper Cuts Vice President JD Vance warned on Sunday that the longer the government shutdown continues, "the deeper the cuts are going to be" as over 4,000 federal workers face potential termination. The White House is preparing for mass layoffs, with a court filing on Friday revealing the administration's plan to fire thousands of employees. The government shutdown, now in its 12th day, has already left hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed without pay. According to the Office of Management and Budget, more than 4,000 federal employees will be fired soon due to the ongoing stalemate in Congress. The Trump administration is working to ensure that the military receives payment this week and some services for low-income Americans are preserved. Vice President Vance acknowledged the pain these cuts would bring, but emphasized the need for fiscal responsibility. "The longer this goes on, the deeper the cuts are going to be," he said in a statement. The administration is also working to mitigate the impact of the shutdown on essential services, including food assistance programs. The government shutdown began on December 22, with lawmakers unable to reach an agreement on funding for various government agencies. Since then, thousands of workers have been furloughed, and many more are facing potential layoffs. As the shutdown continues, the White House is preparing for a long-term impact on federal employees and services. The administration's plan to fire over 4,000 workers has sparked concerns among lawmakers and advocacy groups, who argue that the cuts will disproportionately affect vulnerable communities. The situation remains fluid, with no clear end in sight to the government shutdown. As the White House prepares for deeper cuts, lawmakers are working to find a solution to the funding impasse. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Fortune reporting.*