Trump Administration Overhauls Federal Workforce with Mass Layoffs and Policy Changes

President Trump, guided by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, has initiated sweeping reductions and reforms affecting federal employees, including thousands of layoffs and restructuring efforts.

President Trump has implemented mass layoffs across federal agencies, including the Department of Education, Veterans Affairs, and the Internal Revenue Service, affecting tens of thousands of employees.
The Department of Education has seen a nearly 50% workforce reduction, with significant cuts to its Office for Civil Rights and Federal Student Aid, raising concerns about the agency's ability to fulfill its mandates.
Trump reinstated the controversial Schedule F employment classification, granting the administration greater authority to hire and fire federal employees, including those with civil service protections.
Federal unions and Democrats have criticized the administration's actions, including the cancellation of union contracts and the firing of probationary workers, as undermining employee rights and protections.
The Office for Civil Rights faces operational challenges after losing nearly half its staff, with thousands of discrimination cases now left unresolved and regional offices closed.