That economic effect compounded for some 33,000,000 small businesses in ways other than at the checkout counter.
For federal employees, beyond the worry of working without pay or on furlough.
The promise from President Donald Trump of mass firings and irreversible cuts to programs important to democrats.
What we know:
With the federal government shutdown and more than 500,000 furloughed. Potential terminations are looming.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he was meeting with his budget director to determine which agencies he recommends being cut and whether those cuts will be temporary or permanent.
Before the shutdown started, the Trump administration sent a memo to federal agency department heads.
The memo says to consider a reduction in force where:
Discretionary funding lapses on October 1, 2025.
Another source of funding is not currently available.
Programs, practices and activities not consistent with the president’s priorities
Local perspective:
Trump threatens mass firings and program cuts as government shutdown begins
