Core Points - The U.S. government shutdown has officially entered its third day, with the Senate expected to vote on a temporary funding bill today. If not passed, the shutdown may continue into next week [1] - President Trump is increasing pressure on Democrats, considering significant cuts to "thousands" of federal positions, aiming to reduce federal spending [1][2] - The White House is reportedly reviewing potential layoffs, focusing on agencies that do not align with government values and waste taxpayer money [1] - The shutdown is attributed to a stalemate between Democrats and Republicans over healthcare spending, with both parties blaming each other for the funding impasse [3][4] Group 1 - The Senate failed to pass a new temporary funding bill before the government funding expired, leading to the shutdown [3] - Approximately 750,000 employees are expected to be furloughed during the shutdown, with economic losses potentially being significant [3] - The ongoing negotiations are complicated by the Democrats' push to extend subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, while Republicans insist on resolving funding issues first [3] Group 2 - A recent poll indicates that more voters blame Trump and Republicans for the shutdown rather than Democrats, with a 17-point gap in public opinion [4] - The House and Senate had no voting arrangements on Thursday due to the observance of a holiday, with the next Senate meeting scheduled for October 3 [4] - There are expectations that the Senate Democrats will block the funding bill again, potentially prolonging the shutdown into next week [4]

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