The impact of Trump's slashing of the federal workforce
Season 2025
Episode 73
About the Episode
President Trump gave federal agencies a deadline this week to implement a large-scale reduction in force. The order would not only lay off thousands more government employees but eliminate positions altogether. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the history of the civil service and the attempts to change its size and influence over time.
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