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Key deadlines loom as federal employees miss paychecks and political leaders stay firm. Will the shutdown end soon—or stretch to Thanksgiving as political pressure mounts?
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to lay off federal employees during the government shutdown.
The 2025 government shutdown feels different. It may last longer and may reshape the federal government and the federal workforce.
The Trump administration has begun the process of laying off federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown.
The White House said that federal employee layoffs are still on the table and increasingly likely as the government shutdown enters its second week.
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees face furloughs daily amid the shutdown, with potential RIFs as agencies adjust to funding lapses and budget priorities.
Legislation has again been introduced to prevent government shutdowns by means of automatic continuing resolutions.
Federal employees may face RIFs as part of the White House’s government shutdown strategy.
Partisan gridlock over topics like healthcare and security funding puts the U.S. on track for a partial government shutdown starting Oct. 1, 2025.
New legislation requires a formal process to ensure charge cards are deactivated when federal employees separate from government service.
