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On 12th day of shutdown, Vance warns new ‘painful’ cuts ahead

Vice President JD Vance warned Sunday that the federal shutdown, now in its 12th day, will trigger deeper and “painful” cuts to the workforce as hundreds of thousands remain furloughed without pay. He said the Trump administration is prioritizing military pay and some food assistance, even as the Office of Management and Budget moves to fire well over 4,000 employees. The Smithsonian closed museums, research centers and the National Zoo for lack of funding. With negotiations stalled, both parties traded blame while unions sued and Democrats called the planned firings illegal and unnecessary.

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