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The White House has communicated that layoffs for federal employees at specific agencies have started due to the ongoing government shutdown. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor provides insights on the administration officials’ remarks, the impacted agencies, and the organizations intending to file lawsuits in reaction.

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