Republicans Threaten Federal Job Cuts, Blame Democrats As US Government Shutdown Begins | 10 News

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Vice President JD Vance has reignited partisan tensions during the first day of the US government shutdown, repeating the false claim that Democrats are pushing for free healthcare for undocumented immigrants. In Washington, residents and visitors voiced frustration and uncertainty, some calling the standoff “stressful” and others dismissing fears of major disruption. Tourists reported mixed experiences, with closed landmarks like the Capitol already affecting their plans. The White House warned federal agencies are preparing for mass job cuts if the funding stalemate continues. Vance admitted layoffs could escalate quickly, though he stressed no final decisions have yet been made. Join the conversation and follow us on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/10NewsAU Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10NewsAU/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/10NewsAU/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10NewsAU 10 News airs at 5 pm, seven nights a week in your local market on Network 10. Missed the bulletin? Catch up at https://10.com.au/news 10 News is based in Australia and is a division of Paramount.