“停摆”十日，特朗普政府开始裁员

Core Points - The U.S. federal government has entered its tenth day of a shutdown, with layoffs of federal employees beginning as announced by the Office of Management and Budget [1][2] - The American Federation of Government Employees has filed a lawsuit against the layoffs, claiming that thousands of employees providing essential services are being illegally terminated [2] - The Senate has failed to pass a temporary funding bill, leading to the shutdown, with both Democratic and Republican proposals being rejected [3] Group 1 - The layoffs may affect a wide range of federal employees, including those in the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of the Treasury [2] - The American Federation of Government Employees has expressed outrage, stating that federal employees are being used as pawns in political disputes [2] - President Trump has indicated that furloughed employees may not receive back pay, and has threatened to cut funding for popular Democratic programs [3] Group 2 - The current shutdown is the first in nearly seven years, with the Senate set to vote again on a funding bill [3] - The attempt to lay off federal employees during the shutdown is not a standard practice, as typically, essential service employees work without pay [3][4] - The shutdown has led to significant disruptions, including severe delays in air travel due to a shortage of air traffic controllers [4]