Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, announces today that the RIFS, referring to reductions in force or layoffs of government employees have begun. Natalie Brand is at the White House to discuss what agencies will be affected. Major interviews California Democratic Congressman Mike Levin about his reaction to the layoffs of government employees and how the current government shutdown will prevent military members getting their paychecks. Plus, Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro joins Major to discuss Phase One of the peace deal and whether he's confident that both sides will meet their end of the deal. All that and more on The Takeout.

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