Donald Trump seemed more eager to discuss White House décor than the ongoing budget standoff. Nearly a week into the deadlock between lawmakers, the president faced reporters who pressed him on the growing risk of furloughs and terminations — but his focus was elsewhere

Congress failed to reach an agreement on a stopgap government spending measure by Oct. 1. As a result, there has been a lapse in government funding despite Trump’s attempt to downplay the matter with unimportant topics.

On Sunday, Oct. 5, Trump fielded questions from the media on the White House South Lawn.

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When asked when his administration would begin firing federal employees, he respond

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