"Shutshow: The government shutdown is 16 days old. A federal judge yesterday blocked the Trump administration's plan to lay off thousands of federal workers during the lapse in appropriations, saying the White House "appeared not to follow the law" when it issued reduction-in-force notices to eight agencies. ( Washington Post) Speaking on a podcast published before the ruling, OMB head Russell Vought said the administration plans to lay off "north of 10,000" people. ( Politico)"
"On the same show, Vought also said "he wants to close the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau even though President Donald Trump's administration has argued in court that there is no such plan." ( Reuters) While some Democrats in Congress believe courts will half the layoffs, others say reversing them must be part of negotiations to end the shutdown. ( Politico)"
Sunny with a high around 64 today and a cool, clear overnight low near 41. The Washington Wizards will play Detroit tonight in a preseason game. Contact and social links include Bluesky @abeaujon, Signal @abeaujon.87, and an email link. Randy Travis's "Deeper Than the Holler" is highlighted; Travis cannot sing live since a 2013 stroke and his band will perform his No. 1 hits tonight with James Dupre on vocals while Travis "will very much be a part of the show." The government shutdown is 16 days old; a judge blocked planned federal layoffs, and administration officials discussed large cuts and targeting HHS services.
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