Vance Warns of More Federal Layoffs as Shutdown Persists

His comments come as the Trump administration recently confirmed 4,100 workers have received layoff notices.
Vance Warns of More Federal Layoffs as Shutdown Persists
Vice President JD Vance and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt during a press briefing at the White House on Oct. 1, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on, adding to the uncertainty facing hundreds of thousands who are already furloughed without pay amid a stalemate in Congress.

Vance told Fox News on Sunday morning that as the federal shutdown entered its 12th day, some of the new cuts will be “painful,” as the administration confirmed that around 4,100 workers have received layoff notices on Oct. 10.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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