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White House fires federal workers to pressure Democrats on budget, sparking legal and political backlash.
The White House has begun mass firings of federal employees, including at the Department of Health and Human Services, as part of a strategy to pressure Democrats to agree to a budget deal during the ongoing government shutdown.
Officials say the layoffs, which target workers deemed non-essential, are intended to reduce federal spending and dismantle programs they describe as inefficient.
The moves, which follow previous workforce reductions and furloughs, have sparked legal challenges and criticism from unions and lawmakers, who argue they violate federal law and endanger essential services.
The shutdown stems from a dispute over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
La Casa Blanca despide a trabajadores federales para presionar a los demócratas sobre el presupuesto, provocando una reacción legal y política.