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Washington D.C. Unemployment Hits 6% Amid Federal Layoffs

8/20/2025

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Washington, D.C. has the highest unemployment rate in the U.S. at 6% for three consecutive months due to federal layoffs and reduced tourism.
Maryland and Virginia report lower unemployment rates of 3.4% and 3.6%, respectively.
Payments to unemployed federal workers increased to $2.57 million by June.
International visitor spending is expected to decline to $169 billion in 2025 from $181 billion in 2024.

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Story summary

Washington, D.C. has the highest unemployment rate in the U.S. at 6% for three consecutive months due to federal layoffs and reduced tourism.
Maryland and Virginia report lower unemployment rates of 3.4% and 3.6%, respectively.
Payments to unemployed federal workers increased to $2.57 million by June.
International visitor spending is expected to decline to $169 billion in 2025 from $181 billion in 2024.