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Political Turmoil and International Diplomatic Breakthroughs: A Closer Look at Recent Developments

Federal Government Downsizing Sparks Controversy

On Sunday, October 12th, a significant action unfolded within the U.S. federal government, signaling a new phase in the ongoing political battles. President Donald Trump initiated a large-scale downsizing of federal agencies, marking what is being referred to as a mass layoffs event. Over 4,100 federal employees were permanently laid off, an unprecedented move aimed at reducing the size of the federal workforce. These layoffs predominantly targeted agencies aligned with Democrats, as part of a strategy to exert maximum pressure on Congressional opponents during the shutdown.