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Amazon is reportedly planning up to 14,000 layoffs nationwide, with more than 2,000 in Washington this month as part of a broader workforce reduction; potential cuts span AWS, retail, and Prime Video, and Amazon has not publicly commented yet.
Senate Democrats, led by Elizabeth Warren, express concerns about the IRS's preparedness for the upcoming tax season due to leadership changes and workforce reductions under the Trump administration, fearing delays and increased fraud risks despite a recent report indicating some operational success.
The tech industry has experienced over 240,000 job losses in 2023, surpassing the total number of tech layoffs in 2022. Major companies like Microsoft, Swiggy, eBay, SAP, Brex, TikTok, Vroom, Riot Games, Wayfair, YouTube, Google, and others have announced significant layoffs in 2024. The ongoing layoffs reflect the industry's struggle to rebound, with companies shifting from a growth mindset to one focused on efficiency due to challenging market conditions.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy defended his reforms to Congress, acknowledging that the USPS is falling short of its goals but expressing optimism that his changes will stabilize its operations. DeJoy said that the USPS could see additional workforce reductions and may eliminate offerings it deems "too costly." He also highlighted his efforts to improve the workplace experience for USPS employees and vowed to identify new sources of revenue. However, lawmakers criticized DeJoy for taking an overly callous approach and expressed concern for the physical safety and wellbeing of postal carriers amid a recent surge in violence directed at them.