President Donald Trump ‘s administration announced Friday afternoon that the long-threatened reduction-in-force notices to furloughed federal workers, in response to the government shutdown, have started.

“The RIFs have begun,” White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought posted on X.

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The RIFs have begun. — Russ Vought (@russvought) October 10, 2025

An OMB spokesperson also confirmed to the Washington Examiner that the notices have started and claimed they “are substantial.”

The official did not give an

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