US EditionTrump Administration Shuts Down 18F, Key Federal Tech Team
- The Trump administration laid off approximately 90 people from the General Services Administration, including all members of the 18F team focused on improving federal digital services.
- 18F, formed during the Obama administration, worked on projects like IRS Direct File and covid.gov, which helped millions access important services.
- Emails sent to employees stated their positions were being eliminated as part of an agency reduction-in-force.
- Jeff White from the General Services Administration confirmed that the layoffs complied with executive orders aimed at reducing the federal workforce.
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