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Story summary
- Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency cut about 300,000 federal jobs, leaving a workforce of just over 2 million in 2026.
- The cuts occurred during President Donald Trump’s second term.
- Fifty-five percent of 2,801 DMV residents reported household hardship, with 66 % in D.C. and 62 % in Arlington/Alexandria.
- Positive ratings of local job availability fell 14 points, from 65 % in 2023 to 51 % in 2026.