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Murkowski: Trump’s mass firings ‘do more harm than good’

Thousands of federal government workers have been laid off since Donald Trump's second presidency began, with reports suggesting as many as 200,000 civil service workers could be affected within the probationary period.
Senator Lisa Murkowski criticized the layoffs on X, saying they will do 'more harm than good, stunting opportunities in Alaska and leaving holes in our communities.'
Murkowski expressed concern over confusion, anxiety, and trauma affecting civil servants due to the mass layoffs, while acknowledging her agreement with reducing the size of the federal government.
Social media users reacted strongly, criticizing Murkowski and her party's support for Trump, which they believe enabled such actions.

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The Virginian Pilot

Editorial: As legislature winds down, insulating Virginians from harm is priority one

As the Trump administration continues its lawless dismantling of the federal government, Virginia sits squarely in the fallout zone — a fact that hangs heavy over Richmond as the General Assembly turns toward the backstretch of this year’s legislative session. The White House’s actions promise to inflict lasting harm to commonwealth residents and the state’s economy, but lawmakers cannot know how deep and widespread the pain will be. That uncert…

7 days ago·Norfolk, United States

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The Hill

Murkowski: Trump’s mass firings ‘do more harm than good’

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) argued that while she agrees with President Trump’s administration goal to downsize the federal government, the current mass firings of workers across several departments and agencies are doing “more harm than good.” Murkowski said that “dozens” of Alaskans, possibly over 100 “are being fired as part of the Trump administration’s reduction-in-force…

7 days ago·Washington, United States

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Raw Story

'Stop whining': Republican smacked down as she worries Trump cuts 'do more harm than good'

7 days ago·United States

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Alternet

'Stop whining': GOPer smacked down after worrying Trump 'cuts will do more harm than good'

Thousands of federal government workers have been laid off since Donald Trump's second presidency started less than a month ago. According to a Politico source described as someone "familiar with" activities at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), as many as 200,000 civil service workers who were in the probationary period could be laid off.The mass layoffs are being widely criticized among Democrats, and conservative Sen. Lisa Murkows…

7 days ago·Washington, United States

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Political Wire

Murkowski Warns Against Mass Firings

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released a statement saying that the Trump administration’s response to her questions about mass federal firings have been “evasive and inadequate,” CNN reports.Murkowski warned that “many of these abrupt terminations will do more harm than good, stunting oppor

7 days ago·New York, United States

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NBC News

Trump orders mass firings at federal agencies

As part of his promise to slash the size of the federal bureaucracy, President Trump ordered the firings of “probationary” workers at several federal agencies. The move sparked protests in Washington, while Trump said he will downsize the government, but “run it better.” NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.

8 days ago·United States

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