federal employee termination
US Government Shutdown: White House Plans to Lay Off Over 10,000 Federal Workers as Deadlock Continues
Oct 16, 2025 10:17 am CST
The White House has announced plans to lay off at least 10,000 federal workers as the US government shutdown enters its third week. Budget chief Russ Vought confirmed the administration's aggressive approach to reducing the workforce while congressional negotiations remain deadlocked. With 4,000 employees already terminated and military personnel facing delayed paychecks, the political impasse continues to severely impact government operations and federal employees.
FBI Director Kash Patel Terminates Trainee Over Pride Flag Display: Escalating Concerns About LGBTQ Discrimination in Federal Agencies
Oct 04, 2025 05:58 pm CST
FBI Director Kash Patel has fired a decorated trainee for displaying a Pride flag at his workstation, citing "inappropriate political signage" despite historical acceptance of such displays within the bureau. This termination, following recent dismissals of employees who knelt during 2020 protests, raises significant concerns about shifting policies toward LGBTQ representation in federal agencies under the Trump administration.