
Layoffs Amidst Government Shutdown: A Closer Look
Published on: Oct. 10, 2025, 11:29 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
During the U.S. government shutdown, Trump's administration starts laying off federal workers, notably in health agencies. Amidst political tensions, $28 billion in infrastructure funding is frozen. The half of Health and Human Services staff face unemployment, even as some work without pay. Legal battles are anticipated.