<h1>Federal shutdown hits sixth day as lawmakers deadlock over subsidies and spending, administration begins layoffs and furloughs</h1> The federal government entered its sixth day of shutdown as Republican and Democratic lawmakers remain deadlocked over renewing health insurance subsidies versus preserving current spending levels; the administration has threatened and begun layoffs and furloughs, blaming the opposing party. Negotiations show little private progress, public rhetoric is escalating, and the administration has withheld approved spending, including billions in foreign aid via pocket rescissions. A Senate attempt to advance a GOP funding bill failed to overcome a filibuster, the House plans to pause legislative business, and leaders on both sides trade accusations while contingency plans for permanent job cuts are being discussed.