U.S. Shutdown Hits Day 6 Amid Stalemate, Layoff Fears Mount

The U.S. government shutdown entered its sixth day as Republicans and Democrats remained deadlocked over funding. The White House warned mass layoffs of federal workers, escalating tensions.
 
 
The Senate prepared to vote on rival funding bills, though neither is expected to pass. President Trump blamed Democrats for the impasse while withholding details on layoff plans. Budget Director Russell Vought froze 28 billion dollars in infrastructure funds targeting Democratic-led states.
 
 
With no resolution in sight, the shutdown has now tied as the fourth-longest in U.S. history, matching a 1995 shutdown. Federal workers face increasing uncertainty as negotiations stall.