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Trump Slashes Federal Jobs Amid Rising Native Employment

7/4/2025

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President Trump has cut the U.S. federal workforce by nearly 60,000, the largest reduction since Eisenhower.
Native-born employment rose by 2.1 million, while foreign-born employment decreased by over 500,000.
Factory jobs fell by 5,000 in June, reaching a three-year low.
Overall payroll growth slowed, with state government and healthcare sectors driving job gains.

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Story summary

President Trump has cut the U.S. federal workforce by nearly 60,000, the largest reduction since Eisenhower.
Native-born employment rose by 2.1 million, while foreign-born employment decreased by over 500,000.
Factory jobs fell by 5,000 in June, reaching a three-year low.
Overall payroll growth slowed, with state government and healthcare sectors driving job gains.