The Trump administration has initiated sweeping cuts to the federal workforce, resulting in the layoff of over 20,000 employees across various agencies, including the IRS, USAID, EPA, and FEMA. Key officials have also been dismissed from critical positions. This mass reduction in government staff is part of a broader plan to restructure federal agencies, with the Trump administration aiming to achieve significant budget cuts. Legal challenges have been raised concerning the legality of these actions.
Trump lays off over 20,000 federal employees, including 7,000 IRS workers and 5,600 USAID staff: Full list of affected agencies and top officials
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