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Speaker Johnson Warns of Record-Breaking U.S. Government Shutdown

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., praises President Donald Trump's peacemaking efforts leading to a ceasefire pausing two years of war in the Gaza Strip, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.  House Speaker Mike Johnson has cautioned that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown could become the longest in the nation’s history, as the political standoff between Republicans and Democrats shows no signs of easing. Now in its 13th day, the shutdown has already shuttered federal offices, closed museums, and disrupted air travel across the country. Thousands of federal workers face layoffs, while unions have begun legal challenges against the administration’s actions. Johnson, speaking at the Capitol, said he would not negotiate with Democrats until they suspend their healthcare-related demands and agree to reopen the government. “We’re barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history,” he warned. Vice President JD Vance described the cuts as “pain...
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Elon Musk's Federal Worker Ultimatum: A New Chapter

In a bold move, Elon Musk has renewed his threat to fire federal workers who fail to justify their jobs, despite pushback from various agencies. This ultimatum comes after the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) directed agencies that responses to Musk's email were optional. Musk, undeterred, reiterated his stance on his social media platform, X, warning that failure to respond a second time would result in termination.

The directive, which required federal employees to list five accomplishments from the past week, sparked widespread confusion and resistance across the government. While some agencies, like the U.S. Treasury Department, complied with the request, others, including the Pentagon, advised their employees to ignore it. The OPM ultimately told agencies that their workers could disregard the email, further complicating the situation.

Musk's actions have opened new fissures within the Trump administration, raising questions about the limits of his authority. Despite the controversy, Musk remains steadfast in his mission to radically downsize the federal government through his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

As the federal workforce grapples with this new reality, the impact of Musk's ultimatum on government operations and employee morale remains to be seen.


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