Amid threats of layoffs, the number of federal workers who haven’t yet found themselves furloughed is fueling theories

The Trump administration has targeted billions of dollars worth of federal funding allotted for blue state projects less than 24 hours after government funding lapsed, ratcheting up the pressure in a shutdown fight with Democrats on Capitol Hill.

Trump warns that 'vast numbers' of federal workers could be laid off in a government shutdown looming at midnight Sept. 30.

Democrats agree it's time to fight. Democratic leaders across the political spectrum are shrugging off the risks and embracing a government shutdown they say is needed to push back against President Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress.

Trump posted photos of “Trump 2028" hats in the Oval Office after talks with congressional Democrat leaders collapsed and the government shut down at midnight.

The only thing that’s changed is President Trump. Republicans stand ready to keep the government funded—we’ll be here," Sen. Katie Britt said.

The targeted climate-related projects are in 16 states, all of which voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.

The federal government entered a shutdown this week after lawmakers failed to pass a funding extension before the Oct. 1 deadline. This sparked heated exchanges between Democrats and Republicans, notably sharp criticism from Hillary Clinton and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

The California governor posted an edited image to troll Trump for continuing to construct his White House ballroom.

Speaker Mike Johnson claims Chuck Schumer's shutdown strategy backfired by giving the executive branch the power to reshape government services.