The Trump administration announced plans to cut over 107,000 jobs from non-defense agencies in the fiscal 2026 budget, equating to a more than 7% workforce reduction. The cuts, outlined in the budget, include both unilateral and congressional proposals. The Education Department is set to lose the most employees, with some agencies already experiencing paused layoffs due to court orders. Additionally, while major cuts are anticipated, some agencies will see targeted hiring, notably the Transportation Department, which expects to increase staffing through IT and FAA roles.
Agencies are currently operating under a directive from Trump to slash their rolls, though those plans are largely paused under court order and awaiting resolution at the Supreme Court.
The departments of Labor, Housing and Urban Development and Agriculture are also expecting to cut more than 20% of their workforces.
Education has already moved to lay off one-third of its workforce, but those reductions in force are currently paused by a separate court order.
The Trump administration will seek to eliminate more than 107,000 jobs across government, but the net impact is mitigated by targeted hiring at certain agencies.
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