How long will the US government shutdown last

Option 1 (Most Concise)
With no end in sight to the government shutdown,hundreds of thousands of federal employees are working without pay. The administration warns that layoffs could be next if the stalemate continues.

Option 2 (Bulleted Summary)

· Unpaid Work: Hundreds of thousands of government employees are working without pay.
· Layoff Threat: The administration warns imminent layoffs are possible.
· Stalemate: There is no sign of a quick resolution to the shutdown.