federal workforce
Trump Administration Leverages Government Shutdown to Reshape Federal Workforce with Mass Layoffs
Oct 02, 2025 03:52 pm CST
President Donald Trump is using the ongoing government shutdown as an opportunity to transform the federal workforce through threatened mass layoffs and significant budget cuts to Democrat-supported programs. Rather than implementing standard furloughs, the administration has announced imminent layoffs as the shutdown enters its second day, with economic impacts potentially extending into October affecting approximately 750,000 federal workers daily.
White House Directs Federal Agencies to Prepare for Unprecedented Mass Firings in Government Shutdown Scenario
Sep 25, 2025 03:41 pm CST
The White House budget office has instructed federal agencies to prepare for mass terminations during a potential government shutdown, breaking with traditional protocols that typically furlough nonessential workers temporarily. This unprecedented directive would permanently eliminate positions not aligned with administration priorities if Congress fails to approve funding before October 1, raising concerns about economic impact and legal challenges.