Story perspectives

White House Cuts 4,200 Jobs Amid Government Shutdown

10/15/2025

42 3

Summary

Story summary

Amid a government shutdown, the White House announced plans to cut staffing in "Democrat Agencies," issuing around 4,200 reduction-in-force notices.
The Treasury Department faced the largest cuts, affecting nearly 1,450 employees.
The entire staff of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund was cut, despite bipartisan support for its funding.
Senators urged the administration to restore funding for the CDFI Fund.
Affected employees were notified their service would end on December 13.

1 of 1

Story summary

Amid a government shutdown, the White House announced plans to cut staffing in "Democrat Agencies," issuing around 4,200 reduction-in-force notices.
The Treasury Department faced the largest cuts, affecting nearly 1,450 employees.
The entire staff of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund was cut, despite bipartisan support for its funding.
Senators urged the administration to restore funding for the CDFI Fund.
Affected employees were notified their service would end on December 13.