The federal government is on track to shed 300,000 workers by the end of 2025

By Andrea Hsu

Published September 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM CDT

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The federal government is on track to shed 300,000 workers by the end of the year. The Trump administration says it's an opportunity to improve efficiency. Many others fear a brain drain.

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Andrea Hsu

Andrea Hsu is NPR's labor and workplace correspondent.

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