A US Capitol Police Officer outside the US Capitol on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Eric Lee/Bloomberg/Getty Images

As the government shutdown drags on, many congressional Republicans are in the dark about the Trump administration’s decisions over which federal workers are being laid off and which federal contracts are being cancelled.

Multiple GOP lawmakers told CNN they are only finding out about the decisions – which have far-reaching consequences for the constituents they represent – after they’ve been made public.

During the shutdown, President Donald Trump and his team have announced the cancellation of nearly $8 billion dollars for energy projects around the country and layoffs of over 4,000 federal employees. While the cuts have so far largely targeted Democratic stronghold

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