Russ Vought
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.
White House Implements Mass Federal Layoffs as Government Shutdown Crisis Deepens
Oct 11, 2025 04:02 pm CST
The White House has begun mass layoffs of federal employees as the government shutdown enters its third week, with President Trump increasing pressure on Democrats to end the standoff. Budget director Russ Vought announced the "substantial" terminations affecting various departments while unions seek emergency legal intervention. The crisis leaves 750,000 public servants without pay and threatens unprecedented missed paychecks for 1.3 million active-duty military personnel.
Trump Embraces Project 2025: How the Government Shutdown Accelerates Federal Workforce Cuts
Oct 03, 2025 01:59 pm CST
President Trump openly embraces Project 2025 after previously denying connections to the Heritage Foundation's blueprint for government overhaul. His budget chief Russ Vought is using the government shutdown to accelerate federal workforce reductions and target Democrat-backed initiatives, revealing a significant policy reversal that consolidates executive power.