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Supreme Court Approves Trump's Federal Workforce Cuts, Sparks Concerns

7/10/2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court has greenlit President Trump's drastic cuts to the federal workforce, affecting numerous agencies. The Department of Veterans Affairs has slashed its layoff target from 83,000 to 30,000, mainly through attrition. Critics warn that these reductions could jeopardize vital services and care for veterans, raising alarms about the future of support for those who served.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has greenlit President Trump's drastic cuts to the federal workforce, affecting numerous agencies. The Department of Veterans Affairs has slashed its layoff target from 83,000 to 30,000, mainly through attrition. Critics warn that these reductions could jeopardize vital services and care for veterans, raising alarms about the future of support for those who served.