White House Begins Federal Worker Layoffs Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown, John Thune Slams Democrats (Watch Video)
The White House has begun laying off federal workers as the government shutdown drags on, with OMB Director Russ Vought confirming “the RIFs have begun.” HHS stated multiple divisions received notices, while Senate Republican Leader John Thune slammed Democrats, warning that missed paychecks and disruptions will worsen.
The White House has begun laying off federal workers as the government shutdown continues, following through on prior warnings of reductions in force. OMB Director Russ Vought confirmed on X that “the RIFs have begun,” while an OMB spokesperson described the layoffs as “substantial,” without specifying the number of employees or affected agencies. Speaking at a press conference on October 10, Senate Republican Leader John Thune criticised Democrats, warning that prolonged closure would worsen consequences for Americans, particularly affecting TSA and air traffic control operations. Thune emphasised that missed paychecks and hardships are set to increase if the shutdown continues. US Layoffs Could Cross 1 Million in 2025 Amid Government Shutdown, Rising Inflation and Recession Fears: Report.
'The RIFs Have Begun': Russ Vought
The RIFs have begun.
— Russ Vought (@russvought) October 10, 2025
John Thune Slams Democrats as Federal Worker Layoffs Begin
Leader Schumer may think that every day this shutdown continues gets better for Democrats, but every single day that Democrats refuse to open the government, the consequences get worse for the American people. pic.twitter.com/ls1rTPCCZ0
— Leader John Thune (@LeaderJohnThune) October 10, 2025
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