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Vice President JD Vance says layoff notices are part of "chaos" of government shutdown

Published October 12, 2025 | Video Starts at 09:23

… a shutdown are going to withstand legal scrutiny, given that some unions are saying this is a violation of the Anti Deficiency Act? Well, we are confident, Margaret. Of course. We always follow the law and we always follow court cases, and we think that we have the authority to do what we need to do. I'm sure that some people will sue and that will get figured out in court. (09:23–09:30)

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