A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to lay off thousands of federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown.

A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to lay off thousands of federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown. WASHINGTON —

A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to lay off more than 10,000 federal employees, citing concerns that the cuts may be illegal and exceed the administration's authority.

Federal labor unions have criticized the proposed firings , arguing that they represent an abuse of power intended to punish workers and pressure Congress.

This week, the Trump administration paid the military and

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