Federal Layoffs Begin Amid Government Shutdown, Trump Claims Political Motivation

The U.S. government has initiated layoffs of federal workers during the ongoing shutdown, a move President Trump claims will disproportionately affect Democrat areas. This situation has sparked legal action from federal worker unions and raises concerns about job security and the broader political implications of the shutdown. The layoffs reflect deepening tensions between the administration and federal employees, highlighting the contentious nature of the current political landscape.