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Trump threatens to fire “a lot” of federal workers as government shutdown looms
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October 1, 2025
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2:49Now PlayingWith the federal government set to shut down at midnight, Pres. Trump is threatening to fire federal workers and cut programs and benefits if Democrats don't back down.
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