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Challenger data shows DOGE drove 280,253 federal layoffs across 27 agencies

2025-04-03 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported DOGE actions caused 280,253 layoff plans across 27 federal agencies in first two months, making March layoffs third-highest ever recorded (275,240 total). Federal government announced 216,670 cuts in March alone, representing 80% of all U.S. layoff …

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Federal layoffs surge to 62,530 in first two months as DOGE cuts dominate

2025-03-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

Challenger, Gray & Christmas data revealed 62,530 federal workers dismissed in first two months of 2025 - a 41,311% increase over 2024. Government layoffs accounted for most job cuts, driven by DOGE’s unprecedented federal workforce reduction targeting 75% cuts across 27 agencies. March …

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