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150,000 Federal Workers Resign in Historic Workforce Reduction

10/3/2025

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Over 150,000 federal employees will exit this week, the largest civil service loss in 80 years.
Official resignations begin on Tuesday for those in a deferred exit program.
The buyouts are part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to reduce the federal workforce.
Many employees have been on paid leave for months prior to resignations.

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Story summary

Over 150,000 federal employees will exit this week, the largest civil service loss in 80 years.
Official resignations begin on Tuesday for those in a deferred exit program.
The buyouts are part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to reduce the federal workforce.
Many employees have been on paid leave for months prior to resignations.