The Trump administration has begun substantial layoffs, or reductions in force (RIFs), at federal agencies, delivering on a threat linked to the ongoing government shutdown. This action, confirmed by the White House budget director, represents a departure from typical shutdowns, which usually involve temporary furloughs, and has led to a lawsuit from the American Federation of Government Employees.
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