White House Escalates Shutdown Threat, Directs Agencies to Prepare for Mass Firings

September 25, 2025

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White House OMB orders agencies to prep for mass firings (RIFs) of federal workers ahead of the shutdown deadline, dramatically escalating the budget standoff. With […]

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White House Escalates Shutdown Threat, Directs Agencies to Prepare for Mass Firings

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