WASHINGTON — Republican and Democratic lawmakers at an impasse on reopening the federal government provided few public signs Sunday of meaningful negotiations taking place to end what is about to be a six-day shutdown — with President Donald Trump saying that layoffs are occurring.

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Washington lawmakers remain at a standstill over reopening the government, showing few signs of progress as President Donald Trump says layoffs are "taking place right now"

Both parties believe public opinion supports their stance, with Democrats pushing for health insurance subsidies and Trump aiming to maintain current spending levels

The shutdown adds to economic uncertainty, with hiring slowing and inflation high

Talks remain unproductive, with a Senate vote failing to advance a Re

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