Saralnama4,600 US federal workers received layoff notices on as the government shutdown entered its 10th day. The Trump administration began issuing 'reduction in force' notices to employees across seven agencies. The Treasury Department plans to cut 1,446 jobs, while Health and Human Services will lay off up to 1,200 staff. Other affected departments include Education, Housing, Commerce, Energy, and Homeland Security. Two major unions filed a lawsuit to block the move, calling it illegal. The White House says the cuts will help agencies operate more efficiently during the funding lapse. Democrats accuse the administration of causing deliberate chaos. The shutdown has already impacted about 750,000 federal workers, with many on unpaid leave. (Updated 11 Oct 2025, 09:23 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 4,600 US federal workers received layoff notices on as the government shutdown entered its 10th day
- The Trump administration began issuing 'reduction in force' notices to employees across seven agencies
- The Treasury Department plans to cut 1,446 jobs, while Health and Human Services will lay off up to 1,200 staff