When did the current government shutdown begin, and how many days had passed when Trump announced mass layoffs?

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The shutdown began at 12:01 AM on October 1, 2025, when funding lapsed after Senate Republicans blocked a House-passed continuing resolution. Trump announced mass layoffs on October 9, making it a 9-day shutdown. This timing matters because Office of Management and Budget guidance typically requires 30 days before reductions-in-force (RIFs) can begin. Trump exploited the shutdown to bypass these procedural safeguards, treating furloughed workers as already separated from service rather than temporarily idled.

When did the current government shutdown begin, and how many days had passed when Trump announced mass layoffs?

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