The Trump administration is implementing mass layoffs of federal workers on Friday due to the ongoing government shutdown. This move targets various agencies perceived as misaligned with the president's views, potentially eliminating thousands of jobs. Affected departments include Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Treasury, Education, Environmental Protection, Housing and Urban Development, and Energy. These agencies oversee critical services like healthcare, financial regulation, education, and environmental protection, affecting many Americans. The largest federal employee union, AFGE, is suing the administration, calling the layoffs illegal and unprecedented. The White House has declined to comment, referring inquiries to the Office of Management and Budget. The agencies themselves are confirming the layoffs, with some citing alignment with administration priorities. The Education Department has already lost a significant portion of its workforce earlier in the year. The EPA union has criticized the use of jobs as political leverage. Internal policies at the Energy Department are reportedly also seeing reductions in force. These actions are likely to further reduce the size of the federal workforce.