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flag Trump administration began permanent layoffs of federal workers during a government shutdown, sparking legal and political backlash.

flag On October 10, 2025, the 10th day of a government shutdown, the Trump administration began "substantial" layoffs of federal workers, marking a major escalation from past shutdowns. flag The Office of Management and Budget, led by Russ Vought, confirmed reduction-in-force actions across agencies, including Health and Human Services, Education, Treasury, and Homeland Security, with no specific numbers provided. flag Unlike typical furloughs, these layoffs are permanent. flag The move, tied to political pressure over funding and agency restructuring, has drawn criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike, with unions suing over alleged violations of federal law. flag The administration cited budget cuts and frozen grants as justification, but experts note no legal requirement for such actions during a shutdown. flag A court deadline looms for disclosure of RIF plans.

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