As Layoffs Continue, Federal Workers Face Sluggish Job Market

Unemployment is low, but there isn’t much room to move around — especially for those with highly government-specific skills. Read More

U.S. adds 151,000 jobs, short of expectations, as federal workforce shrinks

Unemployment ticked up slightly and the government shed 10,000 employees as DOGE’s job-slashing efforts and Trump’s economic agenda take hold. Read More

Fewer Americans hired in February, sparking concerns about economic growth

American companies hired fewer workers in February, Trump announces pause on auto tariffs, Starbucks lays off employees, and more. Read More

Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as employers continue to hold on to workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as employers continue to hold on to workers. Read More

Debt-burdened Americans brace for more inflation, fewer jobs, Achieve survey finds

1 in 4 households saw their ... job market 1 in 4 households accrued more debt last quarter as optimism falters amid tariff threats and a stagnating job market While many Americans continue ... Read More

Musk, Trump degrade federal workers as they put them out of work. It's sadistic. | Opinion

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Americans are losing their government jobs. Musk laughs. But this is, by appearances at least, the most powerful person in America ... Read More

Former federal worker shares frustration on TikTok after losing job in less than 2 months

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A federal worker who lost her job after being in her position ... 83 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons: Poll Chege worked for the U.S ... Read More