Trump's Federal Layoffs Amid Government Shutdown Sparks Political Tensions
Published on: Oct. 11, 2025, 7:05 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
President Donald Trump initiated federal workforce layoffs blaming Democrats amidst the government shutdown. Approximately 300,000 workers are affected, with cuts in key departments such as Treasury and Health. Democrats resist, demanding health insurance extensions, while unions contest the legality of the layoffs in court.
