Federal Shutdown Enters Fourth Week
The federal government shutdown has entered its fourth week, leaving hundreds of thousands of employees across the country facing financial hardship and uncertainty.
A wave of layoffs announced by the Trump administration has added to the growing concerns of employees. The shutdown began on October 1, after Democrats rejected a short-term funding bill that excluded an extension of federal health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Donald Trump and Republican leaders have said the government must reopen before any negotiations on health subsidies can continue.
Author's summary: Shutdown enters fourth week.