Summary
President Trump plans to lay off thousands of federal workers during the government shutdown. This move targets agencies that do not align with his views. The layoffs could impact public services related to health care, education, and cybersecurity.
Key Facts
- President Trump is laying off federal workers as part of a government shutdown.
- The American Federation of Government Employees claims these layoffs are illegal.
- The Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees Medicare and Medicaid, is affected.
- The Department of Homeland Security will see reductions, particularly in its Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
- Around 1,300 employees from the Treasury Department were notified of layoffs.
- The Education Department will also have workforce reductions.
- The layoffs come after a significant decrease in federal employees since President Trump took office.
