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Trump White House orders more federal layoffs amid shutdown

Trump White House orders more federal layoffs amid shutdown

Summary

The Trump administration is initiating significant layoffs of federal workers as the government shutdown continues into its second weekend. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought has officially announced this plan, which affects multiple federal agencies.

Key Facts

  • The federal government is in a shutdown entering its second weekend.
  • The Trump administration is starting large layoffs of federal employees.
  • President Donald Trump and his team indicated that layoffs could happen.
  • Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, formally announced the layoffs.
  • The report mentions various federal agencies are impacted by these layoffs.

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