22,000 Federal Jobs Lost: Warning Sign for US Economy?
The US economy faces mounting pressure as key indicators signal distress. Federal debt has ballooned to $37 trillion, inflation remains stubbornly high, and the dollar continues its erosion. Now, a new concern emerges: the federal workforce is shrinking at an alarming rate.
Recent data reveals 22,000 government jobs vanished in four years, with year-to-date losses hitting 59,000 positions. The federal workforce now stands at 2.6 million—its lowest level since November 2024. This contraction, coupled with 260,000 recent layoffs, suggests structural changes may be underway in Washington's employment landscape.