Pakistan, Oct. 2 -- The White House has warned that mass layoffs of federal workers are imminent due to the ongoing US government shutdown. The shutdown began Wednesday after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on a new spending plan before the deadline. With no compromise in sight, fears are growing about lost jobs and billions in economic damage.

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Vice-President JD Vance accused Democrats of stalling and said they must agree to reopen the government immediately. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added that layoffs could begin within two days. Democrats, however, argue they are pushing for healthcare protections for low-income Americans. They accuse Republicans of...