Summary
Thousands of federal employees face layoffs during a government shutdown. A judge in San Francisco will review a case from unions trying to stop these layoffs. The Trump administration says the cuts focus on programs not in line with President Trump's goals.
Key Facts
- Thousands of federal employees are getting laid off in a government shutdown.
- A federal judge in San Francisco will hear a case from two unions trying to stop the layoffs.
- The unions represent over 800,000 federal workers.
- The layoffs, known as reductions-in-force (RIFs), have been sent to over 4,200 employees so far.
- The Trump administration argues the court should not hear the case.
- The layoffs target programs and departments not aligned with President Trump's priorities.
- President Trump blames Democrats for the shutdown and calls it an opportunity to reshape the government.
