Core Points - The Trump administration has initiated unprecedented permanent layoffs of federal employees during a government shutdown, marking a significant departure from historical practices of temporary furloughs [1][3][4] - The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) confirmed that the layoffs will affect "thousands of federal workers" across at least nine government departments, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education [1][3] - The layoffs are part of a broader political strategy by the Trump administration to pressure Democratic constituencies and are linked to ongoing budgetary disputes over key issues such as healthcare subsidies [4][5] Summary by Sections Layoff Announcement - OMB Director Russell Vought announced that "reductions in force" (RIF) have begun, indicating a large-scale permanent layoff rather than temporary furloughs [3] - Over 1,100 employees from the Department of Health and Human Services received layoff notices, with some layoffs targeting employees not aligned with the Trump administration's health agenda [3] Political Context - The layoffs are seen as a tactic to exert pressure on Democratic districts, with significant funding for infrastructure and energy projects in Democratic-supporting states being suspended [4] - Trump has stated that the government will use the shutdown to "permanently cut" projects supported by Democrats, framing the layoffs as a consequence of the shutdown initiated by the opposition [4] Legal and Union Response - Unions representing federal employees have filed lawsuits to challenge the legality of the layoffs, with a court hearing scheduled for October 16 [2][5] - The OMB had previously instructed officials to prepare for RIFs targeting projects that do not align with Trump’s policy priorities [5] Republican Party Dynamics - There is a cautious stance within the Republican leadership regarding the layoffs, with some leaders advocating for the protection of federal employees and the assurance of back pay [6] - Despite the push for layoffs, there are differing opinions within the party about the scale and necessity of such actions [6] Future Implications - A significant portion of federal employees remain on the job, either as essential workers or due to funding availability, while the majority are currently furloughed without pay [7] - Any layoff notices issued may come with a 60-day notification period, suggesting potential revisions to the layoff plans depending on the resolution of the government shutdown [7]
首次，关门期间，特朗普政府开始永久性裁员
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