Trump, layoffs and a shutdown
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Some federal workers support the government shutdown, even as President Trump threatens to use this moment to lay off employees and cut funding to programs.
The Trump administration's threat to start firing thousands of federal employees amid the ongoing shutdown will be carried out, according to White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett. President Donal
Employers have announced nearly 950,000 job cuts through September, the great number of layoffs through September since 2020, an analysis finds.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) joins Meet the Press as the White House threatens mass layoffs of federal workers amid the government shutdown.
Another round of layoffs are expected to hit JPL, the Pasadena/La Canada Flintridge Institution known for sending probes to Mars and Saturn’s moons.
Microsoft continues workforce reductions in 2025 as part of a broader restructuring effort driven by shifting priorities and new investments.
Employees involved in litigation are caught up in furloughs, though group says Trump is seeking to delay accountability.
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