US Agency for International Development (USAID) – Over 1,600 USAID employees in the US have been laid off. The agency, which handles American humanitarian assistance and international aid, has put all non-essential employees on leave, potentially impacting global humanitarian aid programs, affecting disaster relief efforts, food assistance, and international health programs, especially in war-torn and disaster-struck areas. (Image: Shutterstock)

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – The IRS has begun firing approximately 12,000 employees, focusing on those hired under the Biden administration to improve tax enforcement on wealthy individuals. Many of the dismissed workers were hired to investigate tax fraud and ensure compliance among high-income earners. The IRS may struggle to conduct audits on high-income earners and corporations, leading to a potential loss of billions in tax revenue. Processing times for refunds and tax filings could also be delayed. Image: Reuters)

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – The CIA has quietly let go of a significant number of recent hires. Although the exact figures remain undisclosed, former intelligence officials warn that these cuts could weaken national security operations and intelligence-gathering capabilities, potentially making the country more vulnerable to foreign threats. (Image: Reuters)

Department of Justice (DOJ) – At least 75 career officials, including senior lawyers and FBI personnel, have been dismissed or pressured to leave. Many of those affected were involved in ongoing investigations and legal enforcement operations which could lead to ongoing legal cases to face delays, weakening law enforcement and judicial processes. (Image: Reuters)

Department of the Interior – Approximately 2,300 workers, including 800 employees from the Bureau of Land Management, have been laid off. This reduction impacts federal land conservation, oil and gas permitting, and the administration of national parks and wildlife reserves. National parks may experience fewer rangers, leading to reduced maintenance, increased safety concerns, and fewer educational programs. Public lands could see reduced conservation efforts and an increase in unauthorised activities like illegal logging or mining. (Image: AP)

Department of Agriculture (USDA) – The US Forest Service has cut 3,400 probationary employees, accounting for 10% of its workforce. Additional layoffs have hit employees involved in agricultural research and food safety, including some working on the federal government’s response to the H5N1 avian flu outbreak. The loss of agricultural researchers may slow down advancements in sustainable farming and pest control measures. (Image: Reuters)

Department of State – The administration has directed US embassies and diplomatic missions to prepare for staff reductions of up to 10%. Dozens of contractors at the State Department have already been laid off, raising concerns about the future of US. foreign relations and global diplomacy. (Image: Reuters)

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – About 5,200 employees have lost their jobs, including nearly 1,300 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1,165 at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and hundreds at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These cuts could weaken federal healthcare research and regulatory oversight. (Image: AP)

Social Security Administration (SSA) – The SSA has announced plans to cut 7,000 employees, slashing its workforce by more than 12%. This could lead to slower processing times for Social Security benefits, disability claims, and Medicare enrollment. (Image: Reuters)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – Over 800 NOAA employees, including meteorologists and climate scientists, have been laid off. NOAA oversees crucial weather forecasting, storm tracking, and climate monitoring through the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center. Slower or less accurate weather forecasting could impact disaster preparedness. Fewer resources for hurricane, tornado, and climate change monitoring could increase risks to public safety during extreme weather events. (Image: Reuters)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – More than 300 FAA employees, including air traffic safety inspectors, have been dismissed. Air travel safety may be compromised due to fewer inspectors and controllers. Delays in aircraft safety checks could increase the risk of aviation accidents, especially in light of recent airline safety concerns. (Image: Shutterstock)

Department of Education – At least 160 recent hires have been terminated, and Trump has called for the full dissolution of the Department of Education. While such a move would require congressional approval, the agency’s ability to provide federal student aid, oversee grants, and enforce civil rights laws in schools has already been weakened. Reduced oversight of special education and civil rights protections could negatively affect students with disabilities and low-income communities. (Image: AP)