U.S. Government Prepares Workforce Cuts Amid Shutdown Threat

The White House budget office has directed federal agencies to brace for potential mass firings in light of a looming U.S. government shutdown, according to a report by Politico.

The Office of Management and Budget is poised to dispatch a memorandum to federal agencies on Wednesday night, briefing them to be ready to permanently downsize the government workforce if a shutdown materializes, as per the report.

When approached for a comment, the White House remained silent on the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)