US layoffs: White House orders agencies for mass firing plans ahead of shutdown
Published on: Sept. 25, 2025, 8:27 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The White House is directing federal agencies to develop reduction-in-force plans, potentially leading to permanent dismissals of employees if a shutdown occurs on September 30, 2025. This move signals a shift from temporary furloughs to possible long-term downsizing, prompting concerns from unions and Democratic leaders amidst funding disagreements and canceled meetings.
