Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown were fading Friday as Republicans and Democrats dug in for a prolonged fight and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/hopes-fade-for-quick-end-to-shutdown-as-trump-readies-layoffs-and-cuts/616-1f3fb652-f53f-4e8e-b167-bcfaaa20119e