The US government is planning to fire thousands of federal workers as part of a shutdown, according to White House Budget Director Russell Vought. Some agencies may terminate employees within 1-2 days. This move could be a hardline tactic by Republicans to pressure Democrats to agree on a budget deal, despite concerns from lawmakers about the impact on essential services and public safety.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-01/vance-downplays-federal-layoff-plans-as-government-shuts-down