White House Initiates Federal Worker Layoffs Amid Shutdown Deadlock
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The Trump administration has initiated substantial layoffs of federal workers amid the government shutdown, with notices being sent out to affected employees, particularly in the Department of Health and Human Services, although details on the total number and specific agencies involved remain unclear. The move has faced legal challenges and criticism from unions, with concerns about the legality and necessity of these layoffs during a shutdown.
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