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Trump Administration Cuts 100,000 Federal Jobs, Sparks Security Fears

3/9/2025

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The Trump administration is making sweeping cuts, laying off over 100,000 federal employees, with a heavy focus on those with under a year of service. The Veterans Affairs faces a staggering loss of 80,000 jobs, while the IRS cuts 12,000. The CIA's dismissal of new hires has sparked fears about the implications for national security.

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The Trump administration is making sweeping cuts, laying off over 100,000 federal employees, with a heavy focus on those with under a year of service. The Veterans Affairs faces a staggering loss of 80,000 jobs, while the IRS cuts 12,000. The CIA's dismissal of new hires has sparked fears about the implications for national security.