Trump threatens mass layoffs following US government shutdown
The US government has been forced to shut down as Congress fails to agree on a funding plan.
Democrats and Republicans are in a standoff over healthcare spending, primarily over whether to stop Obamacare subsidies from expiring.
US President Donald Trump is threatening to lay off several congressmen and women.
Vice President JD Vance has put the blame solely on the Democrats.
Popular tourist attractions have been forced to shut while the government worker stoppage could see delays at many airports.
