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The government shutdown initiated by President Donald Trump's administration sparked a contentious battle over mass layoffs of federal workers, prompting widespread concern about the future of essential services and public safety.
A federal judge intervened, issuing a temporary restraining order to halt the layoffs, citing political motivations behind the administration's actions and siding with unions representing federal employees.
As the shutdown dragged on, anxiety intensified among hundreds of thousands of federal workers facing furloughs or unpaid work, with reports revealing that over 4,000 employees had already received termination notices.
Budget chief Russell Vought anticipated that the number of layoffs could exceed 10,000, raising alarms about the fallout on public health, especially from agencies like the CDC.
The tension revealed deep political divides, with Democrats rallying against the administration's tactics, accusing it of using government employees as pawns in a high-stakes political game.
Meanwhile, while military personnel were assured of continued pay, the struggle of furloughed federal workers highlighted the stark disparities in how the government prioritized its operations during the shutdown.
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