A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's plan to lay off approximately 4,000 federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, declaring the move unlawful. The decision comes as the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought indicated that layoffs could exceed 10,000 workers. President Donald Trump, who is set to address reporters alongside the FBI director, has assured that military personnel will continue to receive pay during the shutdown.

The layoffs, known as reductions in force (RIFs), began as the government shutdown entered its third week. The administration had started issuing RIF notices to employees in at least seven federal agencies , including the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and the Environm

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