IRS Employee Layoffs

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has started issuing layoff notices to employees, beginning with the Office of Civil Rights and Compliance. The agency is expected to reduce its workforce by as many as 20,000 jobs due to budget cuts and workforce reduction orders from President Trump. The layoffs will occur in phases, with eligible employees receiving early retirement and buyout incentives. The agency is in its busiest time of the year, with the annual tax filing deadline approaching.

Department of Education Workforce Reduction

The Department of Education is reducing its workforce by half to streamline operations and cut unnecessary bureaucracy. Secretary Linda McMahon is leading the effort, emphasizing efficiency and accountability. The cuts will not affect student aid or essential functions mandated by Congress.

President Trump's Address to Congress

President Trump delivers a speech to Congress outlining legislative priorities and achievements, not classified as a State of the Union address. Focus on restructuring federal government and addressing challenges like inflation and workforce reduction.

Federal Employee Firings

Scores of firings have begun at federal agencies as part of Trump administration's effort to shrink the federal workforce. Terminations of probationary employees have started at the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration.

Judge Pauses Trump Admin's Plan to Reduce USAID Workforce

A federal judge has paused the Trump administration's plan to reduce USAID's workforce by thousands, following a lawsuit by unions representing USAID employees. The administration's actions were seen as exceeding presidential authority and violating the separation of powers.