Federal agencies told to start planning for large-scale layoffs in Trump admin memo

The State Department braces for looming cutbacks by the Trump administration

Union workers, lawmakers rally in Detroit against federal worker layoffs

A new wave of protests has emerged against the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce wasteful government spending, as more federal workers face job losses in Detroit.

Agencies told to make plans to cut employees

WASHINGTON — Federal agencies must develop plans to eliminate employee positions by March 13, according to a memo distributed Wednesday by President Donald Trump's administration that sets in motion what could become a sweeping realignment of American government.

Trump's top federal prosecutor in Washington D.C. demotes senior leaders, sources say

By Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward

Russ Vought Got His Trauma - But Not the Villains He Imagined - emptywheel

Russ Vought set out to make people like Ryleigh Cooper villains. Thus far, firings of government workers around the country have instead made the functions of government visible, and cherished.

Trump administration announces more layoffs, some hires

The Trump administration is implementing more changes to the federal workforce that will directly impact services that many rely on.