Federal workers have started receiving layoff notices as the government shutdown continues without resolution.
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought confirmed Friday that some employees were notified they would be laid off in 60 days if lawmakers fail to reach an agreement.
The ongoing shutdown has created uncertainty for thousands of federal workers facing potential job losses and financial instability. Multiple government departments and agencies remain affected, disrupting essential services and delaying operations nationwide.
The shutdown began after lawmakers failed to agree on specific budget allocations, leading to a partial closure of the government. The effects extend from national park closures to delays in processing government documents and other public services.
Federal employees, many of whom live paycheck-to-paycheck, face growing anxiety about how to cover basic expenses such as rent, mortgages, and utilities.
The American Federation of Government Employees, representing hundreds of thousands of federal workers, urged Congress to end the stalemate and restore stability to the federal workforce.
