In response to the news that a reduction in force has begun, the American Federation of Government Employees said a lawsuit has been filed. (Scripps News)
WASHINGTON — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers started, an attempt by President Donald Trump's administration to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown dragged into a 10th day.
Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget director, listens Sept. 29Â as he addresses members of the media outside the West Wing at the White House in Washington.Â
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., left, and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speak at a news conference Friday as the government shutdown begins its tenth day in Washington.Â
In response to the news that a reduction in force has begun, the American Federation of Government Employees said a lawsuit has been filed. (S…
Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget director, listens Sept. 29Â as he addresses members of the media outside the West Wing at the White House in Washington.Â
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., left, and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speak at a news conference Friday as the government shutdown begins its tenth day in Washington.Â
