Following a court ruling, the State Department is proceeding with layoffs, impacting foreign service officers and civil service employees. The reorganization aims to cut 3,400 positions.
The Supreme Court reversed a lower court order, allowing federal agencies to proceed with Trump's workforce reduction plans (RIF). Mass firings are likely, impacting government services. Legal challenges continue.
The Interior Department is planning RIFs impacting NPS, USGS, and BLM, with up to 1,500 positions cut at NPS. Staff morale is low amid restructuring and hiring freezes. Key divisions face significant losses.
