The Trump administration has initiated large-scale reductions in the federal government workforce, resulting in the firing of over 10,000 federal workers across various agencies. President Trump signed an executive order instructing departments and agencies to make significant reductions in force, with a focus on probationary employees lacking appeal rights. This is part of an ongoing effort to slash agency budgets, with job cuts totaling nearly 4% of the federal workforce. The targeted agencies include the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Department of Education, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Interior, Department of Veterans Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency, General Services Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Office of Personnel Management, Small Business Administration, U.S. Forest Service, and United States Agency for International Development. The firings have resulted in legal challenges, administrative leave for some employees, and concerns about staffing shortages and agency capabilities. The administration’s actions have drawn criticism and raised questions about the impact on government operations. Thousands of federal workers have been affected, with more firings expected in the coming weeks, including at the IRS.
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