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Massive firings of government employees have begun, as GOP lawmakers apply pressure on Democrat officials to end a federal closure. The administration's financial office characterized the layoffs as “significant,” with labor groups for government employees taking the issue to litigation. The president commented that the employment cuts “are going to be a lot” and suggested that those losing jobs would be in areas that were “leaning Democratic.”

Administration Announces Federal Worker Reductions

The White House revealed layoffs of federal workers on the end of the week, making good on a threat it had issued in response to the federal closure, which now seems likely to extend into a third straight week. The director of the White House office of management and budget posted on online platforms that “reduction-in-force procedures have started,” referring to the government’s procedure to let employees go.

Chief Executive Threatens Total Chinese Tariffs

The US president has vowed to enact further US import taxes of one hundred percent on Chinese goods from the coming month, charging Beijing of “very hostile” moves to restrict shipments of minerals needed for US manufacturing. Financial markets fell significantly after the American leader reignited open disputes with the Chinese government, and elevated the prospect of a further acrimonious commercial conflict between the world’s two largest economies.

Military Forces Seen on Memphis Roads

National guard troops were seen patrolling in Memphis for the first time on the weekend's eve, as part of the president's disputed government initiative, amid intense court battles as he was prevented from deploying forces to the Illinois city and a judicial decision was awaited in the Oregon city.

MIT Rejects White House Proposal to Overhaul Policies

The MIT has become the initial US university to formally turn down a executive offer that would overhaul academic guidelines in return for priority access to federal funding.

White House Slams Perceived Nobel Peace Prize Snub

The executive office has condemned the peace prize panel's choice to grant the prestigious award to someone other than the president. “The award panel proved they place political motives over peace,” stated a presidential advisor and head of public relations.

Other Occurred Today:

• The president underwent what he has characterized as a “biannual physical” at the military health facility.
• As many as forty US academics have been fired or penalized after conservative efforts focused on their comments on an assassination, creating a “climate of fear” on university grounds.
• Leading New York Democrats have rallied in support of a public figure a day after she was charged on mortgage fraud allegations by a federal prosecutor selected by the administration.