Trump goes nuclear on shutdown

Update: 2025-09-25

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With a government shutdown just days away, the OMB says it will conduct mass layoffs. Plus, the Defense Department doesn't seem too worried about the prospect of a shutdown.

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Trump goes nuclear on shutdown

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Trump goes nuclear on shutdown