Layoffs of Federal Workers Begin as Government Shutdown Enters Week 2

Key Takeaways

The White House started permanent layoffs of federal workers amid the government shutdown.

Expect delays in federal services as agencies lose staff; these layoffs differ from past shutdowns.

Unions representing government workers plan to sue in response to the layoffs.

The Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts already reduced federal jobs earlier this year.

The White House began firing federal workers Friday, making good on threats to permanently cut jobs during the ongoing government shutdown.

What It Means For You: If you rely on federal services or know someone who works for the government, expect more delays and disruptions as agencies lose staff permanently.

What’s Happening: The Office of Management and Budget confirmed the layoffs started Friday and call