Shutdown Layoff Threats

Will the size of the government be slashed?

View online. YOUR MORNING October 3, 2025 Good morning, NewsNation. For more fact-based, unbiased news coverage 24/7 – Download the NewsNation app here > Shutdown layoffs could pave way for downsized federal government Layoffs: The Trump administration is reportedly ironing out the details of expected mass layoffs, which could come as soon as tomorrow and kick off a round of federal downsizing. President Donald Trump has gone on record that layoffs and furloughs could become permanent. The latest > Social Security: The government shutdown won't stop retirees from receiving their Social Security checks, but it could delay a highly anticipated announcement about next year's benefits. What to know > Travel: The Transportation Safety Agency warned an extended shutdown could lead to longer wait times at airports. Details > Jobs: The effects of the shutdown are hitting Wall Street. The country's key jobs report will not be released this morning as scheduled amid months of concerns over the labor market and where the economy is headed. Read more > Government shutdown prevents DC from issuing marriage licenses > Fundraising groups step up to help reopen national park sites > How will health services be impacted by the government shutdown? > Drone wars on the border: How Mexican police fight cartels Border battle: Police in Tijuana have deployed a drone unit to combat one of the world's most dangerous threats: drug cartels battling for smuggling routes along the U.S.-Mexico border. NewsNation headed across the border for an exclusive look. Take a look > Trump vs. cartels: The president declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and said the U.S. is in a "non-international armed conflict," a Trump administration memo said. The move follows recent U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean. The latest >  Diddy faces sentencing for prostitution-related charges Diddy's fate: Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to be sentenced today after being convicted on a pair of prostitution-related charges, which carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison per count. Read more > Sentencing: Prosecutors and defense attorneys are divided over how much time they believe Combs should get behind bars. Prosecutors say he should receive a minimum of 11 years in prison. Defense attorneys argue he should be given no more than 14 months. Details > Cassie pens letter to judge; Diddy denied new trial before sentencing > Diddy's former stylist alleges sexual abuse in new lawsuit > Diddy's sexual misconduct allegations, lawsuits, trial: Timeline > "BORN LUCKY" In his new book "Born Lucky," NewsNation chief Washington anchor Leland Vittert discusses how growing up with autism affected his life — and his family's.   The book is now available to order. Check it out > FDA approves new generic abortion pill Abortion pill: The Food and Drug Administration approved a new generic form of the abortion pill mifepristone from Evita Solutions, which has drawn criticism from some conservatives. The latest > Zoom in: The approval comes after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced last week the agency would consider modifying FDA requirements over "recent studies raising concerns about the safety of mifepristone." Read more >  WHAT WE'RE WATCHING 👀 We're keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media! Lawmakers hold news conferences on the third day of the government shutdown. Trump participates in a swearing-in ceremony for the U.S. ambassador to Sweden. Taylor Swift releases her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."  NEWS ACROSS THE NATION Two parents in Virginia have gone viral after introducing their six children to the world — all of whom have essentially the same name. Check it out > A fire erupted at a Chevron oil refinery outside Los Angeles, sending massive flames into the air. The latest > Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler spent less than three days in jail for driving under the influence in Tennessee. Details > Ex-Texas megachurch leader Robert Morris pleaded guilty on charges he sexually abused a girl in the 1980s. Read more > A New Jersey nurse lost her license after she was convicted of luring two women into the U.S. and forcing them into domestic labor. The investigation >  Mormons raised nearly $300,000 for the family of the Michigan church shooting suspect. The latest > 'Older than my coach': 58-year-old set to play college football A college athlete's inspiring story has gone viral as he pursues his football dreams at the age of 58. Read more >   Find a good news story each day in NewsNation's Your Morning newsletter! Subscribe > This NewsNation email is written by Caitlyn Shelton and NewsNation staff. LATEST BUSINESS NEWS Shutdown delays jobs report, leaving Wall Street without key data  > Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery just outside of LA  > Report shows employer hiring plans at lowest level since 2009  > Wall Street ticks to more records, led by technology stocks  > LATEST CRIME NEWS Kavanaugh's attempted assassin to be sentenced Friday  > 'No evidence' in Celeste case despite D4vd link: Attorney  > Diddy to be sentenced Friday for prostitution-related charges  > Man kills 2 in car ramming and stabbing attack at English synagogue on Jewish holy day  > SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR MONEY Get the latest financial news impacting your wallet and ways to stretch your dollar with NewsNation's 'Your Money' newsletter. Subscribe now > LET US HEAR FROM YOU! SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK. 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