The U.S. government is experiencing a significant reduction in its workforce as the shutdown continues, according to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought . On Friday (October 10), Vought announced on social media platform X that the "The RIFs have begun." The RIFS, which stands for reduction in force, have commenced, fulfilling the administration's earlier warnings of mass layoffs. An OMB spokesperson confirmed that these reductions are substantial, though specific details about which agencies or workers are affected remain unclear.

The Trump administration's strategy, outlined in a memo, involves permanent layoffs targeting employees in programs not aligned with President Donald Trump's priorities. According to Politico , these plans go beyond t

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