Trump's team plans to cut the federal budget by 30%, potentially halving the civilian workforce.

President-elect Donald Trump has assigned Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead efforts to cut the US federal budget by 30%, potentially halving the 2.3 million civilian workforce. This could impact national security agencies and local economies. The federal workforce, which has grown 7% since 2019, makes up 0.6% of the US population, and unions are urging Congress to protect federal jobs.

November 19, 2024
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