Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs, cutsLast Updated: October 03, 2025, 21:45 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Washington, Oct 3 (AP) Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown were fading Friday as Republicans and Democrats dug in for a prolonged fight and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government. The party has chosen to rally on the issue of health care, believing it could be key to their path back to power in Washington. The shutdown gamble Democrats are running the high-risk strategy of effectively voting for a government shutdown to make their stand. Meanwhile, Johnson and Thune told reporters that they would not negotiate on the tax credits until the government is reopened. (AP) GRS GRSFirst Published: October 03, 2025, 21:45 ISTNews agency-feeds Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs, cutsDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.