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News|PoliticsTrump announces layoffs amid government shutdown, despite legal questionsReduction-in-force notifications have gone out to employees in departments including the Treasury and Homeland Security.

The United States government has initiated a reduction-in-force (RIF) process, resulting in the layoff of federal employees amid an ongoing government shutdown. This action follows a statement by Russell Vought, Director of the US Office of Management…

JBy Julia KramerOct 11, 20251 min read

The United States government has initiated a reduction-in-force (RIF) process, resulting in the layoff of federal employees amid an ongoing government shutdown. This action follows a statement by Russell Vought, Director of the US Office of Management and Budget, who confirmed the implementation of RIF plans.

The agencies impacted by the layoffs include the Departments of the Interior, Homeland Security, Treasury, Environmental Protection Agency, Commerce, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Confirmation of layoff notices has come from several departments, including Treasury and HHS.

HHS specified that employees receiving RIF notices were classified as non-essential by their divisions, aligning with the administration's goals to streamline operations.

As of Friday, the shutdown entered its 10th day. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the continuation of the House closure until the Senate acts on a budget resolution previously passed by House Republicans. The Senate has voted against the resolution multiple times since the shutdown commenced.

This action follows a statement by Russell Vought, Director of the US Office of Management and Budget, who confirmed the implementation of RIF plans.
Julia Kramer · Thehackingpost

Disagreements remain between parties, particularly concerning healthcare priorities like the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Since the shutdown began on October 1, significant budget cuts have been announced, including $18 billion from New York City infrastructure, $2 billion from Chicago's transportation, and $8 billion related to climate change initiatives, affecting primarily Democratic states.

Legal challenges are ongoing regarding the legitimacy of the layoffs during the shutdown. A federal court in San Francisco recently held a hearing to address complaints from workers’ unions, including the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), which argue that the layoffs constitute an unlawful abuse of power.

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The Supreme Court has currently permitted the continuation of layoffs while the legal process unfolds.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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