Core Points - The U.S. government has entered a shutdown due to a failure to pass a temporary funding bill, with significant implications for federal employees and services [1][2] - Vice President Vance warned that prolonged shutdown could lead to layoffs, as the government may need to cut costs to maintain essential services [1] - White House spokesperson Levitt indicated that layoffs are likely to occur soon, as the administration is working with various departments to identify areas for budget cuts [1] Group 1 - The shutdown has resulted in approximately 750,000 federal employees being furloughed, with a daily wage cost of about $400 million [2] - Essential services such as air traffic control and law enforcement will continue to operate, but many employees will be on unpaid leave until the government resumes operations [2] - The budget impasse is primarily due to disagreements between the two parties over healthcare-related benefits [1]
美国副总统万斯警告政府持续“停摆”可能引发裁员
Xin Hua She·2025-10-01 23:34