Wed Feb 26 19:17:11 UTC 2025: ## Trump Administration Announces Mass Federal Layoffs Amidst Agency Restructuring
**Washington D.C.** – The Trump administration has announced plans for mass layoffs of federal employees as part of a sweeping restructuring of government agencies. A memo released Wednesday by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) mandates that agencies collaborate with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to prepare for the firings by a March 13 deadline.
President Trump, in his first cabinet meeting following the memo’s release, specifically targeted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), suggesting potential cuts of up to 65%. This restructuring is the latest step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to dismantle agencies deemed unfriendly to its agenda or disliked by conservatives.
While the White House claims the goal is to reduce bureaucracy and save taxpayer money, critics point to a proposed Republican tax bill that would significantly increase the national deficit, primarily benefiting the wealthy. The administration’s actions echo previous pronouncements by President Trump and his allies to purge the government of perceived disloyal employees, specifically targeting those deemed “Biden bureaucrats.”
This plan has faced legal challenges, with critics arguing the executive branch lacks the authority to dismantle agencies established and funded by Congress. While some courts have issued temporary restraining orders, others have allowed the administration to proceed with its plans. Importantly, agencies focused on immigration and law enforcement have been exempted from the announced layoffs. The legality and ultimate impact of these mass firings remain highly contested.
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