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PBS News Hour

Trump's mass firings impact basic functions of government

Season 2025 Episode 48 | 8m 39s

The federal government is closed on Monday to celebrate Presidents Day, but the Trump administration's effort to permanently scale back the size and scope of the federal workforce continues in full force. As Laura Barrón-López reports, President Trump's actions in his first few weeks also fueled demonstrations on this holiday weekend.

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