By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican and Democratic lawmakers have provided few public signs of meaningful negotiations to break an impasse on reopening the federal government as the shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday.

President Donald Trump, when asked on Sunday night when federal workers would be fired as he has threatened, told reporters: “It’s taking place right now, and it’s all because of the Democrats.” He declined to answer a question about which agencies are subject to the cuts.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before departing the White House, en route Norfolk, Va., to observe a naval sea power demonstration, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

The possibility of layoffs escalates an already tense situat

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