President Trump is considering cutting thousands of federal jobs as a way to pressure Democrats to end a government shutdown that has entered its second day. The White House is exploring potential job losses as part of its efforts to force a solution. According to the press secretary, the exact number of cuts is still being determined, but it’s expected to be substantial.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-02/trump-to-discuss-federal-job-cuts-with-white-house-budget-chief