Summary
Vice-President JD Vance has warned that more federal job cuts could happen if the U.S. government shutdown continues. Some CDC employees who were mistakenly laid off have gotten their jobs back. The shutdown is part of President Trump's plan to reduce government spending while ensuring military personnel receive pay during the funding lapse.
Key Facts
- Vice-President JD Vance said more job cuts could happen if the government shutdown continues.
- Some CDC workers mistakenly laid off were reinstated soon after.
- The laid-off CDC workers were part of a larger group of over 4,000 federal employees affected by the shutdown.
- President Trump is focused on reducing the size of the federal workforce and cutting government spending.
- During the shutdown, essential workers must work without pay, while others are sent home without pay.
- U.S. military personnel are an exception, as funds have been found to continue their paychecks.
- The shutdown continues as Democrats and Republicans disagree on budget issues, particularly healthcare subsidies.
- Some Smithsonian museums and other public services have closed due to the shutdown.
