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Unemployment in D.C. Nearly Doubles as Trump Aims to Shrink US Government


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Unemployment in Washington, D.C., has nearly doubled after President Donald Trump invoked a hiring freeze and mandated a return to office for all federal workers. Trump signed an executive order mandating an immediate hiring freeze on the federal government,

The article from MSN discusses the significant increase in unemployment in Washington D.C., which has nearly doubled, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This surge in unemployment coincides with former President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce the size of the U.S. government. Trump's policies aimed at downsizing federal agencies have led to job cuts in the public sector, directly impacting the local economy of D.C., where many residents are employed by the federal government. The article highlights the tension between economic policies aimed at reducing government expenditure and the immediate economic repercussions felt by local communities dependent on federal jobs. Additionally, it touches on the broader implications for the national economy and the political debate surrounding government size and efficiency.

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