Federal agencies are facing accelerated layoffs and preparing for further workforce reductions under the Trump administration’s push to streamline government operations. The Pentagon and the Department of Housing and Urban Development are bracing for budget cuts and staff reductions, with recent layoffs affecting employees at the Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The administration’s executive order has directed agencies to anticipate significant staff reductions, primarily impacting probationary employees and long-serving staff with fewer job protections.

Laid-off federal workers are sharing their experiences on LinkedIn, highlighting the impact of these cuts on critical missions such as consumer protection and public health. At the Department of Housing and Urban Development, officials are aiming to cut up to half of the agency’s staff, causing distress among employees facing potential job losses. Similarly, the Department of Defense is targeting an 8% budget cut, including staff reductions, to address what officials see as an overgrown workforce.

At the Department of Agriculture, layoffs have affected employees in various areas, including animal and plant health inspection and agricultural research, prompting concerns about the lack of prior notice and consultation with supervisors. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is cutting about 10% of its workforce, mainly probationary employees and those recently reassigned within the agency. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has also seen layoffs, sparking legal challenges over the legality of dismantling the agency.

Overall, these layoffs reflect the administration’s efforts to reshape the federal government’s structure and operations, with impacts felt across various agencies and programs. The ongoing workforce reductions underscore the broader push to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in serving the American people.