Layoff notices sent to thousands of federal workers as shutdown drags on
Oct. 11, 2025 9:08 AM ETS&P 500 Index (SP500), DJI, COMP:INDBy: Dulan Lokuwithana, SA News Editor
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The Trump administration has sent layoff notices to thousands of federal employees across multiple agencies as the government shutdown reaches the 10th day, with Republicans and Democrats failing to break a budget impasse.
According to a court filing on Friday, the
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Thousands of federal employees have received layoff (‘reduction in force’) notices, especially at the Departments of Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Education.
US stocks experienced significant declines, with the S&P falling 2.4%, Nasdaq 2.5%, and Dow 2.7%, reflecting market anxieties over the shutdown and tariff threats.
The Departments of Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Education are the most affected, issuing over 50% of layoff notices among the agencies involved.
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