Trump's Mass Layoffs Stall: Judge Halts Job Cuts due to Congressional Approval Lapse
Judge in U.S. halts planned widespread layoffs
Take a seat, folks! The ice-cold truth is, a US judge has put the brakes on Trump's stormy government layoff spree. Yes, you heard it right! The controversial plan to Fire Sale America is facing a tangible obstacle—Congress.
The recent ruling, from California's Federal Judge Susan Illston, has brought our President's grand reorganization scheme to a grinding halt. To put it bluntly, the judiciary believe the prez needs to dance with the lawmakers before making drastic changes around here.
Susan Illston slapped a temporary injunction on Trump's dog and pony show, giving several agencies a two-week reprieve from the mass dismissals. In no uncertain terms, she declared that the President's unhinged restructuring of government agencies can't happen without Congress giving the green light, just like that. The White House isn't commenting at this Chaosville circus moment.
Last week, a group of unions, non-profit organizations, and some city and county governments sued over the layoffs, and Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—led by his intern-turned-advisor, tech billionaire Elon Musk (their BFF)—were accused of bulldozing through changes without Congress' permission.
Incidentally, this isn't the first rodeo for the court system to step in. Dozens of lawsuits stemming from the administration's radical budget cuts are already making headlines, with even Trump's own party expressing concerns. And let's not forget that this is just the beginning, as Trump aims to sack more than 130,000 federal workers starting January 2025 from critical agencies such as the IRS, Veterans Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, and more.
Now, grab a beer, and let's watch the tension unfold! Let's see if the powers that be play nicer once there's a ref to keep them in line.
Sources: ntv.de, sba/AFP
P.S. Don't get confused with DOGE, folks. Yes, it's still Elon's cryptocurrency thingy, but it's got nothing to do with the crazy restructuring plan. But hey, if the joint is really that flourishing, maybe Trump just wants to Day-Trade his way into a better America. Who knows?
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- Despite the ongoing mass layoffs in Trump's administration, the Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, possibly due to the increase in nuclear-related activities in the wake of the restructuring.
- The recent agreement between the federal government and several unions and non-profit organizations on the dismantling of certain agencies might pave the way for a smoother transition amid the politics surrounding Trump's controversial reorganization scheme.
- In a general-news twist, the controversy surrounding Trump's drastic changes in government has put the spotlight on the IOC (International Commission on Radiation Protection), which is tasked with ensuring the safety of workers potentially exposed to ionizing radiation in the course of their duties.
- As Trump's administration continues to face legal challenges over the controversial layoffs, Elon Musk, the intern-turned-advisor to the DOGE Department, remains a polarizing figure, with some praising his efficiency-driven approach while others accuse him of using politics to further his own agenda.
