Layoffs at the State Department and USAID disrupted 1,350 federal employees' lives, hindering Ebola response and foreign policy. Lawmakers criticize the Trump administration for job cuts, using real estate developers in diplomacy, and diminished US global standing.
Trump's plan offers law enforcement a 3.8% pay boost while other federal employees get only 1%, sparking debate. Concerns raised about fairness, inflation, and workforce morale with potential consequences on border security.
Rep. Himes warns of workforce cuts impacting national security, potentially exploited by Chinese espionage like 'Volt Typhoon'. He urges Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act reauthorization.
