The White House on Thursday (local time) warned that “thousands” of federal workers could lose their jobs if the ongoing government shutdown drags on, adding to mounting political tensions in Washington.

White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters outside the White House that administration officials were already preparing for possible layoffs. “It’s likely going to be in the thousands,” she said, noting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other officials were actively discussing which departments could be affected, Fox News reported.

Leavitt placed the blame squarely on Democrats, accusing them of refusing to cooperate on a funding deal. “These conversations would not be happening if Democrats had voted to keep the government open,” she said. She further a

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