U.S. Shutdown Days Away: House–Senate Standoff, Layoff Threats, Blame Game Intensify | CNN2.0

⏰ The government runs out of money at midnight Tuesday, with President Trump and congressional Democrats deadlocked over the GOP funding plan as federal workers brace for a potential shutdown and mass layoffs
🏛️ Tactic shift: Speaker Mike Johnson may keep the House in recess even if funding lapses, arguing the House passed a seven‑week CR the Senate rejected—an unusual hardball move to pressure Senate Democrats
⚖️ Leverage fight: Democrats insist on major health care changes in exchange for votes; leaders publicly downplay White House layoff threats but privately express concern over reported deep agency cuts (e.g., EPA) 🔄 Base politics: After progressive backlash in March for keeping government open, Senate Democrats now signal they’ll “force the fight,” even as unified GOP control complicates the blame calculus
🧭 What to watch: Senate counteroffers, shutdown duration scenarios, whether layoff plans advance, and whether Schumer’s posture shifts under public pressure as deadlines hit #GovernmentShutdown #Congress #SpendingBill #MikeJohnson #Senate #Schumer #FederalWorkers #Layoffs #BudgetStandoff #CNN2Point0