‘I’m absolutely terrified’: Federal workers brace for potential government shutdown, mass layoffs

Sean Hannity tells federal workers fired due to the shutdown their “self-imposed limitations” on where they live will keep them from finding work

Battered by mass firings and DOGE drama, federal workers now brace for weeks without pay

Furloughed employees won’t be paid until Congress passes a bill to fund the government, with neither side showing signs of budging as the shutdown entered its second day.

Federal Workers Stare At Weeks Without Pay, Mass Layoffs Loom

While law requires that furloughed employees eventually receive back pay, the push for "Reduction in Force" plans has raised fears that many will not have jobs to return to once the standoff ends.

Partial federal shutdown begins

San José, CA - On Wednesday, October 1, the federal government began a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. About 750,000 federal workers will ...

How to manage your money during a government shutdown from a financial expert

Millions of federal employees, including members of the military, will not receive paychecks during the shutdown. About 750,000 employees will be furloughed each day, the Congressional Budget Office said, and essential workers will be forced to work without pay. While federal employees are scheduled to receive back pay once the government reopens, going without pay could make it tough for some to afford basic necessities. Dywane A. Hall of Dywan…

Government shutdown adds to federal workers' anxiety

In Minnesota, some workers are worried their jobs will be cut. Others are worried about getting pay already owed them. Overall, they say since President Donald Trump took office, they feel more stress while they try to keep doing their jobs.