OMB Director Russell Vought informed Republican lawmakers during a conference call on Wednesday that the Trump administration plans to begin terminating federal employees within the next few days. This action is part of a broader initiative to reduce the federal workforce, specifically targeting employees who have been furloughed.

Vought had previously issued a memo warning of potential job cuts in the event of a government shutdown. However, during the call, he did not specify which departments or agencies would be affected by these layoffs, nor did he detail the extent of the reductions.

Additionally, Vought acknowledged that the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program, which provides financial assistance for food to vulnerable populations, is nearing depletion of its funds. This situation raises concerns about the program's ability to continue supporting those in need.

The announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about federal budget management and the implications of a potential government shutdown. Lawmakers are closely monitoring the situation as the administration prepares to take these significant steps.