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Government shutdown layoffs to occur ‘very soon,’ White House warns

Government shutdown layoffs to occur ‘very soon,’ White House warns
nation10/1/2025

The White House warns RIFs will happen “very soon.” But it’s unclear which agencies will pursue employee layoffs in a shutdown — or how fast they could occur.

After congressional appropriations lapsed and a government shutdown began at midnight on Oct. 1, the Trump administration now warns that further federal employee layoffs are imminent. It’s unclear which agencies will move forward with potential layof... [7771 chars]