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The Trump administration's federal job cuts continue to unfold, with thousands more employees confirmed to have lost their positions across multiple departments.
The latest figures highlight the deep impact of the administration’s cost-cutting measures, affecting key institutions including the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Department of Defense, and major health and regulatory agencies.
At the FHA, at least 40% of employees have now been dismissed, following the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) previous decision to cut half of its workforce. The reductions mark a significant shift in federal housing policy, raising concerns about the agency’s ability to provide mortgage insurance for those with lower credit scores.
Defense, Health, and Aviation see further reductions
The Department of Defense has primarily been targeting probationary employees with its layoffs. While the full scope remains unclear, reports suggest thousands of positions may be eliminated as part of the ongoing restructuring effort.
Health agencies have seen particularly severe cuts. Over 5,200 employees across the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have now lost their jobs. Among them are staff from the CDC’s Laboratory Leadership Service, who play a crucial role in outbreak response.
Additional job losses have been confirmed at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where employees responsible for medical device safety and Affordable Care Act oversight were let go.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also faced mounting job losses, with hundreds of employees confirmed to have been dismissed. The layoffs come despite growing concerns about aviation safety, particularly in the wake of recent fatal plane crashes.
More Federal agencies affected
Other key government departments have also suffered heavy cuts. The Department of Energy has now dismissed 2,000 probationary employees, while the Department of Veterans Affairs has confirmed the loss of over 1,000 jobs. The Department of Education has seen dozens of employees let go, including staff from the Office of Special Education and Federal Student Aid.
The Small Business Administration, General Services Administration, US Forest Service, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have all reported significant layoffs. The National Nuclear Safety Administration has fired approximately 300 employees, though some have been invited back amid ongoing litigation challenging the cuts.
With job losses continuing to escalate, concerns remain over the long-term impact on federal services, particularly in departments with a public safety function.
Critics continue to argue that the layoffs weaken essential government functions, while the administration maintains that the cuts are necessary for financial efficiency. As litigation and protests persist, the future stability of the federal workforce remains uncertain affecting morale, performance and future recruitment.
