Federal Employees Face Mass Layoffs Amid Trump-Driven Shutdown
TL;DR
Amid the third week of a partial government shutdown, over 4,000 federal employees face layoffs due to RIFs, sparking protests and legal challenges from Democrats and unions who argue the layoffs are unlawful during a shutdown. The situation highlights political stalemates and legal disputes over the legitimacy of the RIFs during the funding lapse.
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