Summary
The article discusses the U.S. government shutdown and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's remarks on cutting government spending as a response. The shutdown occurred because the Senate did not pass a temporary funding agreement, mainly due to disagreements over health care subsidies. The White House suggests layoffs as a potential measure to address the shutdown.
Key Facts
- The federal government is in its third day of a shutdown.
- The shutdown happened because the Senate did not pass a short-term spending agreement.
- Republicans control the Senate but need Democratic support to pass funding.
- Democrats want the agreement to include health care subsidies and undo cuts from previous legislation.
- The White House has proposed layoffs in response to the shutdown.
- Typically, in shutdowns, many federal workers are temporarily furloughed, not laid off.
- Leavitt stated that President Trump is meeting with budget officials to find spending cuts.
- The White House blames Democrats for the shutdown due to disagreement on health care issues.
