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Historic 100,000 Federal Workers Resign Amid Shutdown Fears

9/29/2025

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More than 100,000 federal workers are resigning Tuesday, the largest mass resignation in U.S. history, linked to a Trump administration workforce-cut program.
Congress faces a funding deadline that could trigger a government shutdown, prompting plans for large-scale firings.
Employees say fear and intimidation drove their departures.
The program is projected to cost $14.8 billion and to save $28 billion.

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Story summary

More than 100,000 federal workers are resigning Tuesday, the largest mass resignation in U.S. history, linked to a Trump administration workforce-cut program.
Congress faces a funding deadline that could trigger a government shutdown, prompting plans for large-scale firings.
Employees say fear and intimidation drove their departures.
The program is projected to cost $14.8 billion and to save $28 billion.