White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
Published on: Sept. 25, 2025, 8:56 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The White House is preparing for possible government shutdown. Agencies are told to plan for large-scale firings. This is different from past shutdowns. Earlier, workers were furloughed. Now, positions may be eliminated. The move increases pressure on Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries. They oppose a clean funding bill. Democrats demand healthcare improvements.
