Trump's efforts to downsize the federal workforce have been slowed by lawsuits
Trump's efforts to downsize the federal workforce have been slowed by lawsuits  
Podcast: Trump's Terms
Published On: Thu Jun 05 2025
Description: President Trump's effort to dramatically reduce the federal workforce has run into roadblocks in the courts. Although mass layoffs are largely on hold, thousands of people have voluntarily resigned. NPR's Andrea Hsu reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy