Trump Signals Shutdown Will Target Democrat Programs As White House Plans Swift Federal Layoffs

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White House Budget Director Russell Vought said the administration will begin dismissing federal workers within days as Republicans leverage the shutdown for program cuts. Trump and GOP leaders signaled they will target Democratic priorities, including infrastructure and renewable energy funding. Senate talks on a short-term deal remain stalled, heightening political pressure.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02White House Budget Director Russell Vaught said Wednesday the administration plans to dismiss

00:07federal workers within days, according to Bloomberg. The move signals Republicans will

00:12use the shutdown to push for long-sought cuts to government programs, while Trump said he would

00:17use a government funding lapse to target programs associated with Democrats. House Speaker Mike

00:22Johnson said the shutdown lets Republicans push policies blocked by Democrats, while the White

00:28House decides which services remain essential. Earlier in the day, the administration froze

00:33$18 billion for New York infrastructure projects and cut $8 billion from renewable energy programs

00:39in states that supported Kamala Harris in 2024. Senate negotiations for a short-term deal

00:46stalled, with Republicans confident they can pressure more Democrats to defect.

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