WYM ModOct 14
Kevin Breuninger reveals a striking truth: Trump's promised cuts to "Democrat Agencies" hit bipartisan priorities instead. Over 4,200 federal workers faced layoffs in key agencies like Treasury, HHS, and Education, risking critical programs for lower-income communities and school grants. Senators Collins and Murkowski criticize the timing and impact. Discover more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/trump-government-shutdown-firings-democrats.html #KevinBreuninger #TrumpAdministration #GovernmentShutdown #FederalLayoffs #BipartisanImpact #AgencyCuts #PublicService #PoliticalConflict
mrroberts at KillBaitOct 11

Trump administration begins laying off thousands of federal workers amid government shutdown

The Trump administration has initiated large-scale layoffs affecting over 4,000 federal employees from seven agencies as part of efforts to exert pressure during the ongoing government shutdown. White House Office of Management Director Russell Vought announced the reductions in force (RIFs), with m... [More info]

Yonhap Infomax NewsOct 10
White House budget chief Russell Vought signals the start of federal layoffs with a brief social media post, raising pressure amid shutdown risks.
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White House Budget Chief Hints at Start of Federal Layoffs with One-Line Post

White House budget chief Russell Vought signals the start of federal layoffs with a brief social media post, raising pressure amid shutdown risks.

Yonhap Infomax
WYM ModOct 10
Federal layoffs escalate under Trump’s shutdown, says Dan Mangan & Emily Wilkins. Budget chief Russell Vought confirmed significant layoffs—a rare move beyond furloughs—as billions in funding freeze hits Democrat-led areas. The administration pins blame on Democrats amid growing political tension. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/trump-russ-vought-layoffs-government-shutdown.html #DanMangan #EmilyWilkins #RussellVought #TrumpAdministration #governmentshutdown #federallayoffs #politics #news
Trump official says federal layoffs 'have begun' amid government shutdown

The Trump administration and Republicans have sought to blame Democrats for the government shutdown, and any negative fallout from it.

CNBC
WYM ModOct 10
Tony Romm reveals the White House confirms federal layoffs have started due to the government shutdown. This escalation shows how political gridlock hits real people and essential services. With disruptions growing, it's a stark reminder of the urgent need for bipartisan solutions to protect workers and our government’s functioning. Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/us/politics/federal-layoffs-government-shutdown.html #TonyRomm #WhiteHouse #FederalLayoffs #GovernmentShutdown #Politics
White House Signals Federal Layoffs Have Begun Amid Government Shutdown

The head of the White House budget office said on Friday that reductions in force had started.

The New York Times
WYM ModSep 25
John Berman presses Rep. Mike Lawler on the OMB’s threat to permanently fire federal workers during shutdown talks. Lawler initially dodges but ultimately rejects permanent layoffs, blaming Senate Democrats for the impasse. This highlights urgent debates over tactics harming public servants amid political standoffs. Read more: https://www.alternet.org/trump-government-shutdown-2674032525/ #JohnBerman #MikeLawler #governmentshutdown #OMB #RussVought #federallayoffs #CNN #Congress #politics
'Yes or no?' CNN host backs GOP lawmaker into a corner on Trump’s permanent layoffs

CNN anchor John Berman on Thursday pushed U.S. Rep Mike Lawler (R-N.Y) to admit he opposes President Donald Trump’s Office of Budget Management permanently firing federal employees as a tactic to dissuade Democrats from triggering a government shutdown.The White House budget office is instructing fe...

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/terinaallen/2025/07/11/veterans-affairs-confirms-29000-jobs-will-be-eliminated-by-september-30/

Veterans Affairs Confirms 29,000 Jobs Will Be Eliminated By September 30

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Veterans Affairs Confirms 29,000 Jobs Will Be Eliminated By September 30

The good news: the projected 76,000 Veterans Affairs layoffs won’t happen. The bad news: the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs confirms it’s cutting nearly 30,000 jobs.

Forbes
Houston Public MediaApr 29, 2025

Harris County is again suing President Donald Trump's administration, challenging its overhaul of the federal government and a slew of federal workforce cuts. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2025/04/29/520063/harris-county-challenges-federal-government-overhaul-in-latest-lawsuit-against-trump-administration/

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Harris County challenges federal government overhaul in latest lawsuit against Trump administration

The county is suing along with a coalition of other local government entities and labor organizations across the United States — including the American Federation of Government Employees and the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees. The lawsuit requests that a judge declare that Trump has violated the U.S. Constitution by reorganizing the federal government without congressional authorization. 

Houston Public Media
JB aka J LeeApr 11, 2025
GSA has begun layoffs at its tech arm, TTS, cutting deep into teams behind services like Login.gov and 18F. Officials say it’s about flexibility—staff say it's destruction. #GovTech #FederalLayoffs https://buff.ly/UCoWrBG
GSA begins layoffs at TTS amid sweeping cuts to federal tech services

GSA has initiated a new round of layoffs at its Technology Transformation Services (TTS) division, marking the most significant workforce reduction in the agency’s tech arm since the Trump administration took office. According to an internal email from TTS Director Thomas Shedd reviewed by Nextgov/FCW, affected staff began

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JB aka J LeeApr 9, 2025
USDA to cut workforce, exit D.C. real estate, and shift operations to rural hubs in sweeping reorg. #FederalLayoffs #USDAReform https://buff.ly/GtH4xlE
USDA to downsize DC footprint, relocating positions in sweeping reorganization

The Department of Agriculture plans to cut a significant portion of its workforce and relocate many remaining employees out of Washington, DC, in one of the most aggressive reorganizations in its history, Government Executive reported. USDA will consolidate operations into three yet-to-be-named regional hubs and divest one of its two

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