White House tells US agencies to prepare for mass firings: Politico | International

WASHINGTON, Sept 25, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The White House has told US federal agencies to prepare for more mass firings during a possible government shutdown next week, according to a memo first published by US news outlet Politico. The memo by the Office of Management and Budget indicated that President Donald Trump's administration would go beyond the usual practice of temporary furloughs during previous shutdowns. Sent to US media on Wednesday, it instructed federal agencies to target programs they are not legally required to continue. "Programs that did not benefit from an infusion of mandatory appropriations will bear the brunt of a shutdown," the memo said, ordering agencies to submit their proposed staff reduction plans and notify employees. It comes...